What trends can we expect to observe in Hong Kong’s Banking sector during 2025? Find out in this year’s Hong Kong Banking Outlook.

2024 saw encouraging signs of recovery towards the end of the year, spurred by policy shifts in the Chinese Mainland. Looking ahead, banks and financial institutions can have some optimism about the opportunity that 2025 will bring. 

In the videos below, KPMG experts share their insights and predictions for the year ahead across a variety of topics including ESG trends, emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and risk transformation. We also look at the recent performance of banks in the city, and Hong Kong’s evolving role as a regional and global IFC.

In addition to the short videos, you can download a pdf summary of the key points and insights contained in this year’s report.

Bank’s Performance



 

Non-performing Loans

 

Regulatory Focus

 

Fraud and Financial Crime



 

Risk Transformation

 

Cost and Value

 

Finance Transformation



 

Digital Transformation

 

AI and Trust

 

ESG Trends



 
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Hong Kong Banking Outlook 2025

Key trends and predictions for the banking sector in the year ahead



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