HKMA hosts Sharing Session with AIIB President Jin Liqun and senior executives from Hong Kong’s capital markets

Earlier today (July 18), Mr Jin Liqun, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), spoke to about 90 senior executives from capital markets at a sharing session hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). This was the HKMA’s first time hosting a session with AIIB following Hong Kong becoming a member of AIIB on 7 June 2017. The session was hosted by Mr Norman Chan, Chief Executive of the HKMA.

During the session, President Jin elaborated on AIIB’s priorities, the importance of the two triple-A ratings, and the plans to make use of capital markets to further goals.

President Jin said, “Now that we’ve received top ratings by two leading rating agencies, we are better positioned to move forward with our ambitious plans to transform Asia’s infrastructure landscape. We look forward to further discussions with Hong Kong business and investment leaders as we continue to prioritize engagement in target sectors, and with partners that can demonstrate success.”

Mr Thierry de Longuemar, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AIIB, also spoke at the session and elaborated on AIIB’s financial strategies and policies. The session also facilitated dialogue pertaining to how Hong Kong can support the financing needs of AIIB.

Mr Norman Chan said, “With Hong Kong’s admission as a member of AIIB, we are pleased to host the session for AIIB and to facilitate the use of the capital markets here to further the future work and business plans of AIIB.”

The session was attended by about 90 senior representatives from banks, insurance companies, and asset owners and managers.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority
18 July 2017


Caption: Mr Norman Chan, Chief Executive of the HKMA (right), meets with Mr Jin Liqun, President of AIIB (left).


Caption: President Jin (left) and Mr Chan (right) greet the participants of the sharing session.


Caption: President Jin (second from left) and Mr Thierry de Longuemar, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AIIB (first from left), speak at the sharing session hosted by Mr Norman Chan (second from right). Mr Eddie Yue, Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA (first from right), also joins the discussion.


Caption: About 90 senior representatives from banks, insurance companies, and asset owners and managers attend the sharing session.