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Hong Kong set to lead global financial centers, surpassing New York and London

Hong Kong is positioned to potentially surpass New York and London as the world's premier financial center, according to Michael Mainelli, the creator of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). Mainelli cited Hong Kong's legal predictability and low taxes as key advantages, noting the narrowing gap in the latest GFCI rankings. He anticipates an eventual shift in leadership, driven by a broader structural move of global finance towards Asia. AI

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Hong Kong set to lead global financial centers, surpassing New York and London

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daisy Wu ·

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