Bank of China (Hong Kong) and TVB Host Wealth Management Expo 2026 Focused on Silver Economy and Global Expansion

The "Wealth Management Expo 2026," co-organized by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and TVB, convened top financial experts to address the evolving landscape of international wealth management and the "silver economy." The event highlighted Hong Kong's strategic role as a global offshore RMB hub and a bridge for mainland Chinese enterprises expanding into international markets under the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan. For the wealth management sector, the expo underscored emerging opportunities in retirement planning, AI-driven investments, and cross-border asset allocation within the ASEAN and Belt and Road regions.

The Wealth Management Expo 2026, held on June 27, 2026, focused on the dual themes of global enterprise expansion and the burgeoning silver economy. Officiated by high-ranking HKSAR officials including Acting Financial Secretary Michael Wong and Secretary for Financial Services Christopher Hui, the event emphasized Hong Kong's position as an international asset management center. Stephen Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of BOCHK, noted that the inaugural year of the 15th Five-Year Plan provides a critical framework for Hong Kong to deepen regional business development and promote the international use of RMB. This strategic alignment aims to consolidate the city's status as a financial hub while tapping into growth opportunities generated by the Chinese Mainland's connection to global markets.

A significant portion of the expo was dedicated to the "silver economy," exploring how an aging population drives demand for specialized health, lifestyle, and wealth management services. Experts including Dr. Ko Wing Man and Wilson Tang, Chief Executive of BOC Group Life Assurance, discussed the integration of supply chains across healthcare and insurance to capture this "blue ocean" market. Parallel workshops provided technical insights into global fund and equity markets, specifically examining how deepening cooperation with ASEAN and the Global South creates new investment avenues for RMB assets. These sessions addressed retirement pain points for Hong Kong residents and explored multi-asset strategies to manage volatility while capturing income opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.

The expo also highlighted the intersection of technology and finance, featuring an AI-focused workshop that analyzed the investment boom in artificial intelligence and Hong Kong’s role as a "super value-adder" for enterprises going global. BOCHK used the platform to showcase its digital innovation through a 3D immersive experience zone and officially launched its "Wealth+ service proposition" under BOCHK Private Wealth. This new offering expands the bank's scope beyond traditional asset management to include holistic well-being, family financial planning, and lifestyle experiences. These developments signal a shift in the wealth management sector toward more personalized, multi-dimensional client services that integrate technological advancement with comprehensive life planning.