2026

The Chinese AI chip maker soared on its debut as the Hong Kong banking and law firm communities expect another busy ECM year in the Special Administrative Region.

Banks are looking to overhaul risk frameworks as US tariff actions collide with Asia’s export dependence. Experts shared their views on how regulators are embedding geopolitical shocks into stress scenarios, while banks turn to tech and client engagement to prepare for strains likely to surface in 2026.