During a visit to Northern Metropolis development areas, Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, outlined measures to channel more private capital into infrastructure, technology parks, housing and other projects. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority are exploring ways under the existing bank regulatory capital framework to facilitate financing for entities linked to government, including park companies and funded universities. Preferential capital treatment for insurers’ infrastructure investments, including Northern Metropolis projects, will apply from Dec. 31, 2026, following enhancements to the risk based capital regime. The measures build on more than HKD 180 billion in approved public works funding. The government will also inject HKD 10 billion into each of three park companies and has reserved HKD 10 billion in loans for the Hung Shui Kiu University Town campus area. Separately, the Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce, established by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Hong Kong Association of Banks and comprising 23 banks, will develop financing solutions for enterprises establishing operations in the area.
Source: 2026-09-29Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau explores bank financing flexibility for Northern Metropolis projects
The Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority are exploring ways to facilitate bank financing for entities developing the Northern Metropolis. Preferential insurance capital treatment for infrastructure investments will apply from Dec. 31, 2026. The measures complement more than HKD 180 billion in approved public works funding and planned government support for park companies and the University Town.