Hong Kong has become the world's largest cross-border wealth hub, surpassing Switzerland, driven by strong IPO activity and capital inflows from mainland China. Cross-border wealth managed in Hong Kong saw a significant increase.

Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border wealth hub, driven by an initial public offering (IPO) bonanza and capital inflows from mainland China, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Cross-border wealth booked in Hong Kong climbed 10.7 per cent in 2025 to US$2.95 trillion, narrowly beating Switzerland’s US$2.94 trillion after rising 7.6 per cent last year, the international consultancy said in its latest global wealth report released on Wednesday. “These...