Northern Metropolis: Hong Kong’s Once-in-a-Generation Transformation Project

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Issue #149 (Jul - Aug 2026)
	Cover Story Northern Metropolis: Hong Kong’s Once-in-a-Generation Transformation Project Representing Hong Kong’s largest and most ambitious urban transformation project for the coming decades, the Northern Metropolis is a strategic, Hong Kong Government-led project set to reshape the city by serving as a hub for innovation, education and technology, fostering cross-boundary collaboration, and providing new opportunities for residents and local, Chinese Mainland, and international businesses alike.
	Thought Leaders Efficiency, Smart Digital Transformation, and Resource Consolidation: the Keys to Customer-Centricity While change and uncertainty are perpetual features of the banking industry, Felton LAU, FHKIB, Hon. Certified Banker, Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive at Chong Hing Bank (CHB) Limited, Vice President of Council and Honorary Treasurer of The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB), explains that, against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the rapid expansion of AI technologies, CHB is sharply focused on leveraging efficiency, smart digital transformation, and resource consolidation to drive high-quality growth and navigate challenging economic markets.
	China World AI for Financial Services: An Unmissable Opportunity for Transformation AI has evolved at dizzying speed in recent years, often leaving financial institutions and businesses struggling to keep up with all the new possibilities that the technology presents. Hong Kong is arguably better placed than many other markets to leverage these possibilities. While the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is investing billions in AI start-ups, talent, and data facilities, the Chinese Mainland is also intent on maximising the economic benefits of AI.
	Fintech Cybersecurity for Banks after the Critical Infrastructure Ordinance: Same Same, But Different The thumbnail description of cybersecurity laws in Hong Kong before 2026 was that there was no cybersecurity law. This unflattering description was technically inaccurate, but it rang true for many industry sectors. The notable exception was the regulatory framework that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has applied to Authorized Institutions for more than 10 years.
	Change Horizons Synthetic Risk Transfers in the Regulatory Spotlight As Synthetic Risk Transfers (SRTs) become a mainstream capital management tool for global banks to divest loan risks onto non-bank investors while keeping assets on their balance sheets, rapid market growth has triggered regulatory scrutiny.
	GRC Corner Beyond Bricks and Mortar: How Hong Kong Banks Can Tap Into IP-Backed Lending A new frontier in collateral is opening up — and Hong Kong’s banks are well-positioned to lead the way.