香港, 2026年1月27日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 现货黄金突破 5000美元/盎司历史新高，还在冲去买实物黄金？其实，买金囤金可能不如掘金！Solactive全球黄金矿业精选指数自基日以来累计涨幅达 324.8%，较伦敦金、上海金超额收益达200%（数据来源：彭博，截至 2025/12/31）。1月26日-28 日，全港唯一黄金矿业 ETF——易方达黄金矿（2824）开放申购，一键布局全球黄金矿业龙头，助你捕捉黄金牛市的机遇。 黄金矿业股，为什么比黄金弹性更大？黄金股票长期走势与黄金现货价格一致，但弹性明显更大，原因是双重红利叠加的 "超额密码"：一是金矿企业部分成本固定，金价每波动1%，矿企利润变动可能放大2-3 倍；二是金价上行时，叠加企业盈利修复、矿产资源价值重估的额外增益。从数据来看，Solactive 全球黄金矿业精选指数自 2023 年 3 月 17 日基日以来，累计涨幅高达 324.8%，是同期伦敦金、上海金涨幅的2~3倍， "金价放大器"实至名归。黄金牛市，还能持续吗？在国际金价2025年飙涨超60%、创下自1979年以来最大涨幅后，2026 年势头未止，现货黄金连续冲破 4400、4600、4800、4900 美元四大关口，站上5000美元历史性关口，高盛将年底目标价从原本的4900美元上调至 5400 美元。黄金后市有多重利好因素：- 降息周期开启 + 实际利率下行，直接推升金价估值；- 全球央行购金热情高涨，2025 年前三季度净购金 634 吨，95% 受访央行计划继续增持；- 地缘危机 + 美元信用质疑，黄金作为避险与 "去美元化" 核心资产，需求持续升温。重磅新品：全港唯一黄金矿业ETF香港唯一聚焦黄金矿业的 ETF——易方达黄金矿（2824），锚定全球四大黄金产业区，精选30只金矿龙头股构建组合。其中港股标的囊括紫金矿业（16.25%）、招金矿业（14.01%）、山东黄金（13.56%）等国内巨头；海外部分覆盖加拿大、美国、澳大利亚优质标的，纽蒙特、巴里克矿业等全球矿业龙头均在列。地域分散+龙头集聚，既规避单一市场风险，又能充分享受全球黄金产业的增长红利，显现配置价值。重要事项：1. 易方达（香港）Solactive全球黄金矿业精选指数ETF（"子基金"）是易方达ETF信托下的子基金。易方达ETF信托乃根据香港法例成立的伞子单位信托。子基金属于证券及期货事务监察委员会（"证监会"）颁布的《单位信托及互惠基金守则》第8.6章所界定的被动式管理ETF。子基金的基金单位（"基金单位"）于香港联合交易所有限公司（"香港联交所"）如股票般买卖。投资目标为提供紧贴Solactive全球黄金矿业精选指数（"指数"）表现的投资回报（未扣除费用及开支）。为达致子基金的投资目标，基金经理将采用全面复制策略或基金经理认为合适的代表性抽样策略，务求尽量紧贴指数从而达致子基金的投资目标，为投资者带来利益。子基金可按其绝对酌情权在全面复制策略与代表性抽样策略之间转换，无需事先通知投资者。2. 本基金面临以下风险：a) 投资风险、b) 股票市场风险、c) 新指数风险、d) 地理集中风险、e) 中国内地政治、经济和社会风险、f) 黄金及贵金属矿石开采业集中风险、g) 与中小型市值公司相关的风险、h) 证券借贷交易风险、i) 交易时段不同风险、j) 被动投资风险、k) 交易风险、l) 追踪误差风险、m) 多柜台风险、n) 货币风险、o) 从资本中作出分派/实际从资本中作出分派的风险、p) 依赖做市商风险、q) 终止风险。3. 指数属新指数。指数的运作历史极短，投资者无法据此评估其过往表现。无法保证指数的表现。与其他追踪有较长运作历史且较具规模的指数的交易所买卖基金相比，子基金或须承受较高风险。4. 由于子基金追踪经选定地区（香港、美国、澳洲及加拿大）的表现，故须承受集中风险。相较于基础广泛的基金（例如环球股票基金），子基金可能更为波动，原因为子基金更易受到香港、美国、澳洲及加拿大不利情况所导致的指数价值波动所影响。子基金的价值可能较易受结算风险、托管风险及影响香港、美国、澳洲及加拿大市场的经济、政治、政策、外汇、流动性、税务、法律或监管方面的不利事件所影响。5. 阁下不应仅依赖本资料作出投资决定。于作出投资决定前，请先细阅有关销售文件，包括风险因素，以得悉本基金详情。投资附带风险。过往业绩不代表将来表现。此资料并未被香港证监会审阅。注：截至2026/1/20，易方达（香港）SOLACTIVE全球黄金矿业精选指数ETF为香港交易所上市及获香港证监会认可的唯一跟踪黄金矿业的ETF。此项声明乃基于(i)证监会产品数据库所载根据《单位信托及互惠基金守则》获证监会认可的所有集体投资计划，以及(ii)截至参考日期于香港交易所上市的所有交易所买卖基金之全面审查。若其他类似产品获证监会认可或于香港交易所上市，此声明的准确性可能会改变。此声明不包括非上市基金、私募基金、海外上市产品。指数供应商免责声明1.Solactive AG（"Solactive"）是Solactive全球黄金矿业精选指数（"指数"）的许可方。Solactive不以任何方式赞助、认可、推广或销售以指数为依据的金融工具，且Solactive对于以下方面不作任何明示或暗示的声明、担保或保证：(a) 投资于金融工具的适当性；(b) 指数的质量、准确性及/或完整性；及/或(c) 任何个人或实体通过使用指数而获得或将获得的结果。2.Solactive概不保证指数的准确性及/或完整性，且不对与之相关的任何错误或遗漏承担任何责任。尽管Solactive对其获许可方负有义务，但Solactive保留更改指数计算或发布方法的权利，且Solactive不对指数的任何错误计算或任何不正确、延迟或中断的发布承担责任。3.Solactive不对任何损害承担责任，包括但不限于任何利润或业务损失，或因使用（或无法使用）指数以致蒙受或产生的任何特殊、附带、惩罚性、间接或因此而起的损害。易方达香港免责声明1.投资风险提示 本报告之发行人为易方达资产管理(香港)有限公司。本报告不构成投资基金单位之邀请或建议。认购基金单位时只可使用附有基金说明书的申购表格。投资带有风险，基金价格可升可跌，过往业绩不代表未来表现。投资前，投资者应仔细阅读基金说明书（包括「风险因素」部分）中与该基金相关的投资风险。2.分发限制 本报告可能仅限在若干司法权区内派发。若在任何不允许分发相关资料或作出任何邀请或建议的司法权区内，或向任何人士分派本报告或作出邀请或建议即属违法的情况下，本报告不构成该等分派或邀请或建议。本文件获豁免经香港证监会预先审阅及认可，并未经过香港证监会审核。3.证监会认可声明证监会认可不等如对该计划作出推介或认可，亦不是对该计划的商业利弊或表现作出保证，更不代表该计划适合所有投资者，或认可该计划适合任何个别投资者或任何类别的投资者。4.版权声明 版权所有 © 2026。易方达资产管理(香港)有限公司。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, January 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Antigravity A1 standard bundle, launched by Insta360, is the world's first 8K panoramic drone, focusing on panoramic imaging and immersive FPV control, offering an innovative experience of "shoot once, freely compose in post-production." Since its release, the product has garnered widespread attention from both the industry and consumers. According to a recent report by Wellsenn XR, the BOM cost of the Antigravity A1 standard bundle is approximately $612.09, with a total hardware cost of about $687.09. Based on an exchange rate of 7 and a value-added tax (VAT) of 13%, the after-tax total cost of the Antigravity A1 standard bundle is approximately 5,512.52 RMB.Breakdown of total hardware cost by category:Micro OLED screen cost: approximately $130, accounting for 18.92%. SOC cost: approximately $101, accounting for 14.70%. Camera module cost: approximately $68, accounting for 9.90%. Pancake lens cost: approximately $40, accounting for 5.82%. RAM cost: approximately $39, accounting for 5.68%. ROM cost: approximately $32, accounting for 4.66%. Overall, the combined core cost of the screen, SOC chip, optical module, camera, RAM, and ROM amounts to $410, accounting for 59.67% of the total.Breakdown of total hardware cost by supply chain manufacturer:SeeYA, as the Micro OLED screen supplier, contributes approximately $130 in value, accounting for 18.92%. Qualcomm, as the supplier of the flight goggles SOC, power management chip, and WiFi/Bluetooth chip, contributes approximately $85 in value, accounting for 12.37%. Luxshare, as the drone manufacturer, contributes approximately $49 in value, accounting for 7.13%. Goertek, as the Pancake module supplier, contributes approximately $40 in value, accounting for 5.82%. Ambarella, as the supplier of the drone AI vision processor, contributes approximately $35 in value, accounting for 5.09%. Micron, as the RAM supplier, contributes approximately $32 in value, accounting for 4.66%. The drone SOC adopts D-Robots Sunrise 5 derived from Horizon Robotics.Breakdown of total hardware cost by component type:Chip cost is the highest, at approximately $276.56, accounting for 40.25%. Optical component cost: approximately $176, accounting for 25.62%. OEM/ODM cost: approximately $75, accounting for 10.92%. Camera cost: approximately $68, accounting for 9.90%. Structural component cost: approximately $31.6, accounting for 4.60%.Breakdown of total hardware cost by supplier nationality:Domestic suppliers contribute approximately $506.53 in value, accounting for 73.72%. Overseas suppliers contribute approximately $180.56 in value, accounting for 26.28%.Within overseas suppliers: U.S. suppliers contribute approximately $170.56 in value, accounting for 24.82%. Japanese suppliers contribute approximately $4.2 in value, accounting for 0.61%. Dutch suppliers contribute approximately $3 in value, accounting for 0.44%. Swiss suppliers contribute approximately $2.8 in value, accounting for 0.41%. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Figure 1 and 2: Unstoppable Love, Spritzer’s Chinese New Year 2026 festive film, brings meaningful storytelling to life through a heartwarming tale of love and family starring Dior and Jobroseph.From a joyful festive film to immersive roadshow experiences, Spritzer celebrates love, togetherness and the little moments that matter this Chinese New YearTAIPING, Malaysia, Jan 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Chinese New Year is a season of reunion, reflection and renewal. This year, Spritzer invites Malaysians to celebrate these connections with a campaign that blends heartfelt storytelling, immersive festive experiences and a clear purpose: supporting families with healthier hydration choices at every reunion table.As Malaysians become more mindful of sugar intake and overall well-being, Spritzer aims to be the drink of choice throughout the festive season. With natural mineral water rich in silica and Spritzer Sparkling with zero sugar, zero sweeteners and zero calories, families can fully enjoy celebrations without compromising their health. Because when we care about the people we love, we also care about what we serve them.Figure 3 and 4: Every celebration is an act of care. With natural mineral water rich in silica, Spritzer Sparkling with zero sugar, zero sweeteners and zero calories fits right into the moment.Bringing this message of togetherness and enduring connection to life is Spritzer’s Chinese New Year 2026 film is 'Unstoppable Love’, a heartwarming film that follows Dior (大穎) and Joseph Lee (李文键) a.k.a Jobroseph as a modern couple whose family reunion sparks an unexpected time-travel adventure through their past lives. From the present-day to ancient eras, their journey humorously explores how love and family values remain constant, even as the world changes. With tender moments along the way, ‘Unstoppable Love’ shares a story that will warm hearts and spark conversations for the season, and the film is available for viewing on Spritzer’s Official Microsite and YouTube channel.“At its heart, ‘Unstoppable Love’ reflects a truth many families know, that love is not always easy, and acceptance often takes time,” said Shiao Chan, Head of Marketing at Spritzer. “The film highlights how patient and sincere love helps foster understanding and brings families closer across generations. Chinese New Year is more than just tradition, it is a time of renewal, connection and shared family joy. Our way of contributing to these moments is through a gesture of care by providing refreshing, healthier beverages that complements family togetherness, be it at the reunion table, as a gift, or in shared moments of conversation.”Figure 5: Bringing the celebration closer, visitors can share a special Meet & Greet with Dior and Joseph Lee (Jobroseph) at Level 2, Pavilion Bukit Jalil.Spritzer brings these moments to life with its interactive Chinese New Year roadshow happening from 4 to 8 February 2026 at Level 2, Pavilion Bukit Jalil (in front of Tsutaya Books Malaysia). Visitors can enjoy a Meet & Greet with Dior and Joseph Lee (Jobroseph), interactive game booths, exclusive promotions, and product sampling, creating a lively space for families and friends to celebrate together.Figure 6,7 and 8: Spritzer’s Chinese New Year Limited Edition bottles are designed to celebrate moments of reunion and shared joy, a festive companion at the heart of family. gatherings and meaningful celebrations.Adding a refreshing festive touch to the season, Spritzer also introduces its Chinese New Year limited-edition 250ml Natural Mineral Water bottles, perfect for sharing around the reunion table. These limited-edition bottles are available in three unique label designs and naturally rich in silica for healthy skin, hair, and nails to ensure everyone stays hydrated during the holiday season. For those who love a sparkling twist, Spritzer Sparkling offers no sweeteners and no calories, available in original, lemon, and the newly launched sea salt & citron flavour.To make the celebrations even more special, Spritzer is introducing a series of festive gift-with-purchase rewards designed to be shared and enjoyed with loved ones:Purchase RM18 worth of Spritzer products and receive a limited-edition Spritzer Hand Towel;Purchase RM38 worth of Spritzer products and receive a limited-edition Spritzer Chinese New Year bowl with lid (available at selected outlets with promoter sampling);Purchase RM18 worth of Spritzer products to participate in the ‘Tear & Win’ activity, featuring prizes such as Touch ’n Go reload codes worth up to RM38 and Spritzer Ang Pao packets (available at selected outlets with promoter sampling).As Malaysians gather to welcome the Chinese New Year, Spritzer’s message is clear. Love is unstoppable. Whether through a meaningful story, a shared drink or a joyful moment at our roadshow, Spritzer continues to support celebrations that matter. Spritzer remains a trusted presence, delivering natural, healthier hydration that elevates every festive moment.About SpritzerEstablished in 1989, Spritzer is a leading Malaysian bottled water brand, sourcing natural mineral water from a protected 430-acre rainforest in Taiping. Naturally filtered through underground rock layers for over 15 years, our water is enriched with essential minerals like Silica, known to support skin, bones, hair, and nails.Combining smart manufacturing with sustainable practices, Spritzer ensures every bottle meets the highest quality and safety standards. Our packaging is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship and a circular economy.Tested annually by SIRIM to be free from microplastics, Spritzer offers consumers trusted, natural hydration. Our diverse product range includes Natural Mineral Water, Original and Flavoured Sparkling Water, Distilled Water, and Fruit-Flavoured Beverages—crafted to suit every lifestyle and occasion.With a clear vision to become a fully circular brand by 2030, Spritzer leads the industry in innovation, quality, and sustainability.Spritzer — where nature, innovation, and sustainability come together in every bottle.For more information, visit www.spritzer.com.my.For media inquiries please contact:Nur Amalia RosshaimiSenior Executive Narro CommunicationsT: + 60-17 630 0314E: amalia@narrocomms.comWinnie ChinHead of Public Relations, Spritzer BhdT: +6019 553 2663E: winniecgl@spritzer.com.my Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2026年1月27日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 影翎 Antigravity A1 标准套装是影石创新发布的全球首款 8K 全景无人机，以全景影像 + 沉浸式 FPV 操控为核心，提供 “一次拍摄、后期自由构图“ 的创新体验。该产品一经发布，广受产业界和消费者的关注，根据近期维深 wellsenn XR发布的报告，影翎 Antigravity A1 标准套装的 BOM 成本约 612.09 美元，综合硬件成本约 687.09 美元，按美元汇率 7、增值税 13% 计算，影翎 Antigravity A1 标准套装的税后综合成本约5512.52 元。综合硬件成本按种类划分:Micro OLED 屏幕成本约 130 美元，占比 18.92%；SOC 成本约 101 美元，占比 14.70%；摄像头模组成本约 68 美元，占比 9.90%；Pancake 成本约 40 美元，占比 5.82%；RAM 成本约 39 美元，占比 5.68%；ROM 成本约 32 美元，占比 4.66%；总体来看，屏幕、SOC芯片、光学模组、摄像头、RAM 和 ROM 的合计核心成本达 410 美元，合计占比 59.67%；综合硬件成本按供应链厂商划分:视涯作为 Micro OLED 屏幕供应商，价值量约 130 美元，占比 18.92%；高通作为飞行眼镜 SOC、电源管理芯片、WiFi蓝牙芯片供应商，价值量约 85 美元，占比 12.37%；立讯作为无人机供应商，价值量约 49 美元，占比 7.13%；歌尔作为 Pancake 模组供应商，价值量约 40 美元，占比 5.82%；Ambarella 作为无人机 AI 视觉处理器供应商，价值量约 35 美元，占比5.09%；镁光作为 RAM 供应商，价值量约 32 美元，占比 4.66%；无人机SOC采用源自地平线机器人的 D-Robots Sunrise 5。综合硬件成本按品类来看:芯片成本最高，约 276.56 美元，占比 40.25%；光学成本约 176 美元，占比 25.62%；OEM/ODM 成本约 75 美元，占比 10.92%；摄像头成本约 68 美元，占比 9.90%；结构件成本约 31.6 美元，占比 4.60%；综合硬件成本按国别来看:国产供应商价值量约 506.53 美元，占比 73.72%，海外供应商价值量约 180.56 美元，占比 26.28%；其中美国供应商价值量约 170.56 美元，占比 24.82%；日本供应商价值量约 4.2 美元，占比 0.61%；荷兰供应商价值量约 3 美元，占比 0.44%；瑞士供应商价值量约 2.8 美元，占比 0.41%。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, January 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), kicked off today with the theme “Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape”, and a new tagline “Finance Empowering Business”. The forum has invited more than 150 government officials, business leaders, senior executives from financial institutions, and regulatory representatives from around the world as speakers. It is expected to attract over 3,600 participants from over 60 countries and regions, featuring about 80 business delegations from the Chinese Mainland, Australia, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.This strong global participation reinforces Hong Kong's unique position as an international financial centre and demonstrates its exceptional advantage in facilitating connections between the Chinese Mainland and international markets. This year’s forum features a special discussion session on gold trading to promote Hong Kong’s development into an international gold exchange and to jointly build a gold market ecosystem with the Chinese Mainland, bringing new value to the global precious metals market.Welcome remarks were delivered by Prof Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, during the Opening Session, followed by opening remarks by John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and Zou Lan, Deputy Governor, People’s Bank of China. Chairman Ma said: “AFF has continued to broaden its scope and enhance its reputation over the years as the platform that demonstrates Hong Kong’s unique roles of a superconnector, super value-adder and supercollaborator. For the past 19 years, this forum has attracted influential leaders from public administration, finance and business sectors from around the world. With their and many other people’s support, AFF has become one of the world’s most pre-eminent financial forums, hosting insightful and forward-looking conversations as well as impactful cross-border deal-making. We have chosen “Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape” as the theme for this year. Under this banner, we are pleased to introduce the Global Business Summit, which will be held tomorrow. The summit will evaluate the impact of high-growth industries, including AI and technology, robotics, biopharma and healthcare, new energy and more. This is part of an increased focus to strengthen ties between finance and the real economy at AFF to help support sustained innovation and long-term growth.”The two-day forum presents over 40 sessions ranging from Plenary Sessions, Panel Discussion, Keynote Luncheons, Breakfast Panel, and thematic sessions. Key sessions include Global Economic Outlook, CIO Insights and Asset and Wealth Management, alongside the newly introduced Supply Chain Financing and Gold Exchange.Discussion sessions gather global leaders to share visionary insightsThis year's forum is committed to advancing international financial cooperation and policy coordination. Plenary Session I – Fostering Cooperation for Shared Success, hosted by Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, brought together finance officials and multilateral organisation leaders to discuss key issues, including the global economic outlook, financial stability, infrastructure investment, and sustainable development. Guest speakers included Zou Jiayi, President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Scott Morris, Vice-President (East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific) of the Asian Development Bank; H.E. Mehmet Å'imÅŸek, Minister of Treasury and Finance for Türkiye and Klemen BoštjanÄ'iÄ', Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Slovenia.The following session, Plenary Session II – Charting the Future of Finance in Times of Uncertainty, focused on the risks and opportunities encountered by central banks, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions in promoting the development of financial markets, and the strategies for enhancing the resilience of these markets. The discussion was moderated by Julia Leung, Chief Executive Officer of Securities and Futures Commission, and the speakers, including H.E. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer, Capital Market Authority of the United Arab Emirates; Changyong Rhee, Governor for the Bank of Korea; Burkhard Balz, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank; Benjamin Hung, Chairman of the Financial Services Development Council, and Gokul Laroia, Chief Executive Officer Asia of Morgan Stanley, addressed topics such as Hong Kong's positioning within the global financial system, the promotion of cross-border regulatory cooperation, and strategies for tackling challenges in the global economy.The first day's keynote luncheon commenced with welcome remarks by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, followed by opening remarks from Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee of China International Capital Corporation Limited. The keynote speaker Dr José Manuel Barroso, Former President of the European Commission, Former Prime Minister of Portugal and the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Goldman Sachs International, provided an in-depth analysis of current macroeconomic risks in Europe and on the global stage, and discussed strategies for economies to foster coordination and mutual complementarity in navigating future uncertainties.The afternoon session began with the Global Economic Outlook, moderated by Prof Edward Chen, Honorary Professor of the HKU Business School, joining with Sir Douglas Flint, CBE, Chairman of the Aberdeen Group plc; Kevin Sneader, President, Asia Pacific Ex-Japan of Goldman Sachs; Dr Ridha Wirakusumah, Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesia Investment Authority; Prof Paolo Zannoni, Executive Deputy Chairman and Executive Director of Prada Group, and Dr Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges. The participants forecasted the 2026 global economic outlook, examined the strategies for businesses to navigate uncertainty.In alignment with the 2025 Policy Address to expedite the building of an international gold trading market to energise Hong Kong's financial ecosystem, AFF introduced a new session titled Global Spectrum – Gold Exchange. Featuring overseas speakers James Emmett, Chief Executive Officer of MKS PAMP SA and David Tait, Chief Executive Officer of the World Gold Council, the session analysed the landscape of international gold trading, strategies to enhance Hong Kong's pivotal role in gold pricing and trading in Asia, and opportunities to expand trading, clearing, delivery, and derivative services for renewed sector growth.Insights into asset and pension strategies within the global investment landscapeIn recent years, rapid technological advancements, shifts in population demographics, rising demands for sustainable development, and increased market volatility have been reshaping investors' expectations of asset and wealth management firms. The Panel Discussion on Asset and Wealth Management was moderated by Amy Lo, Chairman, UBS Global Wealth Management Asia of UBS, and Head and Chief Executive, UBS Hong Kong. This panel featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Lavanya Chari, Head of Wealth and Premier Solutions, International Wealth and Premier Banking of HSBC; Stefanie Drews, President and Chief Executive Officer, Amova Asset Management; Ed Huang, Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Blackstone Private Wealth; Dr Levin Wang, Chairman of Private Wealth Management Committee, Huatai Securities Co., Ltd.; CEO, Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd. and Fannie Wurtz, Head of Distribution & Wealth Division, ETFs & Index Business Lines, Chair of Asia, Amundi. Speakers discussed how artificial intelligence can enhance decision-making efficiency in asset management, helping clients generate additional returns and explored methods for diversifying risks through alternative investments and integrating ESG factors into investment decisions to strike a balance between returns and sustainability.CIO Insights highlighted Chief Investment Officers from Asia, Europe, and the United States, and, who provided an in-depth analysis of this year's asset allocation trends across various sectors and regions. They shared forward-looking insights on interest rate movements, liquidity cycles, and cross-regional allocations. Speakers included Deborah Cunningham, Chief Investment Officer, Global Liquidity Markets of Federated Hermes; Vincenzo Vedda, Chief Investment Officer & Member of the Executive Board of DWS Investment GmbH, and Yang Liu, Chairperson and Chief Investment Officer of Atlantis Investment Management Ltd.The Global Spectrum – Pension and Endowment brought together leaders from fund management firms and financial services institutions worldwide to discuss the transformation of retirement and philanthropic funds in the context of the changing global economy and long-term investment strategies. The session featured speakers including Cuan Coulter, Head of International of State Street; Arsa Indaravijaya, Chief Investment Officer of the Government Pension Fund of Thailand; Lou Lizhou, Chairman of E Fund International Holdings Limited, and Wilson Zhang, Managing Director, Chair of the Global Equities Management Committee, China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC). They shared insights on how retirement and philanthropic funds can adjust their strategies amid an increasingly volatile environment to preserve asset value and enhance risk resilience.The findings were released today from a survey conducted by HKTDC and EY, the AFF Knowledge Partner, which examined how corporates and financial leaders are responding to disruptive challenges and shaping their next stage of global expansion and capital allocation. Jack Chan, EY China Chairman and EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner, said that prolonged uncertainty has become the new baseline, yet global expansion remains a strategic imperative. The survey also highlights Hong Kong’s evolution from a super-connector to a proactive growth orchestrator – where capital, compliance and competitive strengths converge – and offers recommendations to help businesses build resilience, capture overseas opportunities and leverage Hong Kong as a key hub for high quality global growth.AFF Deal-making and exhibition to promote substantial cooperationAs one of the highlights of the forum, AFF Deal-making continues to offer an efficient one-on-one matching platform for project owners and investors, attracting over 280 investors and 560 projects. It enables participants to gain valuable insights into the potential of investment projects and uncover opportunities across various industries. The project investment session invited project owners from around the world to showcase quality initiatives in key sectors such as Environment, Energy and Clean Technology, Healthcare Technology, and Financial Technology, aiding participants in identifying market trends and expanding cross-industry investment opportunities.This year's forum features four key exhibition zones, including the InnoVenture Salon & FintechHK Start-up Salon, Global Investment Zone, and a new FutureGreen Showcase, bringing together about 150 exhibitors. Global leading asset-management firms Ardian, Federated Hermes and E Fund Management joined as exhibitors for the first time, each showcasing cutting-edge financial concepts and offering participants diversified investment perspectives and opportunities for exchange.A particular highlight this year is the debut of the FutureGreen Showcase, which focuses on showcasing opportunities in green finance, green technology, rating and transition services. It aims to promote precise capital matching with low-carbon projects and ESG innovation, strengthening Hong Kong’s leading position as an international green finance centre and injecting new momentum into the global green transition.Inaugural Global Business Summit to explore finance and real economic integrationThe first Global Business Summit will take place tomorrow (27 January), co-organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, HKTDC, and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises. The summit will invite leaders from high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence and technology, robotics, high growth consumer markets, biomedicine and healthcare, and green energy to explore how to leverage financial services to drive innovation and long-term growth.Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, and Prof Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, will deliver opening remarks at the opening session. Exploring Chinese Mainland Opportunities will feature speeches by Wu Wei, Executive Vice Mayor of Shanghai; Tang Zhiping, Vice Governor, The People's Government of Shanxi Province; Wang Junshou, Vice Governor, The People's Government of Hunan Province. The summit will also host a series of thematic forums, including Business Plenary I - Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global and Business Plenary II - Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth, among others.The Global Business Summit has received support from a range of esteemed international companies, with executives from Amgen, Hermès, Jardine Matheson, JD Group, Merck Group, Tencent and XPENG. Leaders will analyse future development trends across various industries, providing the financial sector with the insights needed to leverage opportunities and deliver customised financial services. This collaborative approach is expected to create a significant multiplier effect, transforming capital into considerable economic growth and facilitating industrial advancements.In addition, the second-day Keynote Luncheon will feature Paul Polman, a Business Leader, Investor, and Philanthropist, as the keynote speaker. He will share his insights on the role of finance in driving real-economy development, how collaboration between policymakers and businesses can generate positive social and environmental impact, and strategies for sustainable development.AFF collaborates with organisations to provide overseas attendees with a unique Hong Kong experienceInternational participants attending AFF will have the chance to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant energy of Hong Kong and experience the city's diverse attractions. The forum will offer several guided tours to key sites, including the Cyberport, the Court of Final Appeal, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and Hong Kong Stock Exchange, allowing guests to gain valuable insights into Hong Kong's financial and innovation landscape.Additionally, AFF has partnered with various organisations including Hong Kong Tourism Board to provide exclusive travel, cultural, and culinary promotions for overseas visitors, encouraging them to explore Hong Kong's unique charm beyond the forum activities. Highlights include a night tour with Hong Kong Big Bus Tours, a traditional sailing trip on the Aqua Luna, and tickets to the Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ Museum. Attendees can enjoy dining discounts at venues such as the Lan Kwai Fong Group and Hong Kong Bankers Club, along with Happy Wednesday hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.The International Financial Week (IFW) 2026, lasting one week, will kick off with AFF today. This event marks Hong Kong's first major financial event of the year, aimed at assisting industry professionals in seizing opportunities and unlocking market potential.WebsitesAsian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/enProgramme: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/programmeSpeaker list: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speakersPhoto Download: https://bit.ly/49F23nhThe 19th Asian Financial Forum opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running for two days under the theme “Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape”John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered opening remarks today at AFFProf Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, delivered welcome remarks to participants this morningPaul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government joined in the Keynote Luncheon today and delivered welcome remarksDr José Manuel Barroso, Former President of the European Commission, Former Prime Minister of Portugal, and the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Goldman Sachs International, delivered a keynote speech on the first day’s keynote luncheonGlobal Economic Outlook, moderated by Prof Edward Chen (far left), Honorary Professor of the HKU Business School, joining with Sir Douglas Flint, CBE (second left), Chairman of the Aberdeen Group plc; Kevin Sneader (third left), President, Asia Pacific Ex-Japan of Goldman Sachs; Dr Ridha Wirakusumah (third right), Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesia Investment Authority; Prof Paolo Zannoni (second right), Executive Deputy Chairman and Executive Director of Prada Group, and Dr Zhu Min (far right), Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, forecasted the 2026 global economic outlook.AFF introduced a new session titled Global Spectrum – Gold Exchange, featuring James Emmett (second left), Chief Executive Officer of MKS PAMP SA, and David Tait (centre), Chief Executive Officer of the World Gold Council.This year’s AFF Deal-making has brought together over 280 investors and over 560 projects.Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial RelationsLousie SongTel: (852) 3428 5690Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung.hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com