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18th Asian Financial Forum wraps up successfully 
Attracting 3,600+ policymakers and business leaders to leverage Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial centre

18th Asian Financial Forum officially kicks off today 
Over 130 global policymakers and business leaders discuss market trends and explore investment strategies

Asian Financial Forum held next week as the region’s first major international financial assembly of 2025 
Fostering growth momentum and exploring new opportunities for global finance in a period of change

Asian Financial Forum returns as region’s first major international financial assembly in 2025 
Bringing together scholars, financial officials and business leaders for discussions on the theme ‘Powering the Next Growth Engine’

The 17th Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully 
Over 3,600 policymakers and business leaders drawn to the showcase for Hong Kong’s vibrant economy

17th Asian Financial Forum opens today
 
The event draws over 130 global political and business leaders as guest speakers, exploring multilateral cooperation for a shared tomorrow

AFF returns to explore collaborations 
Forum attracts global financial leaders to investigate emerging market opportunities, focusing on Mainland China, ASEAN and the Middle East

Global leaders and Nobel laureate attend AFF 2024 
Policymakers and business leaders will address panel discussions at the Forum, highlighting the advantages of Hong Kong as an international financial centre

Asian Financial Forum kick-starts 2023 on a positive note 
Business leaders gather in Hong Kong to share views on global outlook

Overwhelming interest among global financial leaders to attend 16th Asian Financial Forum 
First mega financial event of the year examining current state of global economy

Heavyweights to speak as AFF opens conference year 
Forum returns in physical format, drawing more than 100 policymakers and business leaders as speakers

15th Asian Financial Forum attracts 63,000+ viewers 
43% of participants show optimism on outlook for 2022 economy

15th Asian Financial Forum opens 
More than 170 global business leaders and policymakers explore a sustainable future for world’s economy

Asian Financial Forum held entirely online next week

Mark Carney and Jean-Claude Trichet to speak at AFF 
Forum to host physical events at HKCEC on day one

14th Asian Financial Forum attracts 63,000-plus viewers 
Survey shows 80% optimistic or neutral on global economy in 2021

14th Asian Financial Forum opens today 
160+ thought leaders gather online to examine economic landscape

14th Asian Financial Forum held online next week 
Global experts explore current economic landscape

Nobel Laureate to speak at Asian Financial Forum 
Global business leaders view post-COVID economy in January

Record-breaking 3500+ finance, business leaders join Asian Financial Forum 
Survey shows over half of respondents gloomy on global economy

13th Asian Financial Forum opens today 
Policymakers, business leaders & economists assess global outlook

13th Asian Financial Forum opens next Monday 
Redefining Growth: Innovation ∙ Breakthrough ∙ Inclusiveness

Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to speak at AFF 
Global business leaders to share insights on economic challenges

3,300+ Finance, Business Leaders Join Asian Financial Forum 
On-site Survey Shows Over Half of Respondents Optimistic or Neutral about Economic Prospects in 2019

12th Asian Financial Forum Opens 
130+ Policymakers, Business Leaders Explore Economic Environment

12th Asian Financial Forum Opens in Mid-January 
Focus on ‘Creating a Sustainable and Inclusive Future’

Former World Bank President Robert Zoellick to Speak at AFF 
Sharing Economy Pioneer April Rinne Joins Business Leaders to Discuss Global Economic Issues

Over 3,000 Participants Attend 11th Asian Financial Forum 
Survey finds majority of respondents upbeat about economic prospects in 2018; AI, other technologies pose biggest disruption to financial industry

Asian Financial Forum 2018 Opens in Hong Kong 
Policymakers, Business Leaders Explore Innovation & Technology in New Economy

Nearly 20 Start-ups to Showcase Business Concepts at AFF 
Mentor Hours and Investor Meetups for Start-ups at Inaugural InnoVenture Salon

11th Asian Financial Forum Opens in Mid-January 
Steering Growth and Pioneering Innovation: Asia and Beyond

Former US Treasury Chief Jacob J Lew to Speak at AFF 2018 
Global Business Leaders to Discuss "Steering Growth and Pioneering Innovation: Asia and Beyond"

10thAsian Financial Forum Attracts More Than 2,800 Finance and Business Leaders 
Polling Results: Nearly half of Attendees are Neutral on Economic Outlook; US Policy a Focus for 2017

10th Asian Financial Forum Opens In Hong Kong 
Some 100 Global Financial Experts Explore the Theme of “Asia: Driving Change, Innovation and Connectivity”

The 10th Asian Financial Forum To Open This Month 
World’s Top Economists and Financial Leaders among 100+ Prominent Speakers

January Asian Financial Forum To Analyse Economic Outlook 
Raghuram Rajan & Mohamed A El-Erian Among Some 100 Elite Speakers

Top Economists Raghuram Rajan & Mohamed A El-Erian To Analyse 
US Economic Outlook, Interest Rate Trends, Emerging Markets 
Elite Speakers to Share Insights on Global Economy at AFF 2017 in January

AFF Features 2,800+ Government, Finance and Business Leaders 
Less than 20% of Participants Optimistic about Global Economic Outlook 
China and US Seen as Offering Best Investment Returns in 2016

The 9th Asian Financial Forum Opens in Hong Kong 
Global Financial Experts Gather to Discuss the Theme of
“Asia: Shaping the New Paradigm for Growth”

Asian Financial Forum to Open This Month 
Ben Bernanke & China’s Leading Bankers among nearly 90 Elite Speakers

Next Month’s Asian Financial Forum to Focus on China and ASEAN Opportunities 
New Global Investment Summit will Explore International Trends

Ben Bernanke to Speak at Asian Financial Forum 2016 
Former Fed Chairman to join Global Financial & Business Leaders at AFF

Confidence in 2015 Economic Outlook Weakens 
China Growth, Currency Reforms on Track: AFF Intelligence

Two-Day Asian Financial Forum 2015 Opens 
Xiao Gang, Paul Krugman Among Over 100 Speakers

Scene Set For Next Week’s Asian Financial Forum 
Paul Krugman Among Some 100 Prominent Speakers

Asian Financial Forum to Focus on Sustainable Development 
Paul Krugman Among Over 100 Heavyweight International Speakers

Record Attendance at Seventh Asian Financial Forum 
More than 100 Speakers Participate in Two-Day Summit

Asian Financial Forum Opens with Record Attendance 
More than 100 Speakers Taking Part in Two-Day Summit

Strong Japanese Liquidity to Offset Tapering Effects in Asia 
Video Interview with ANZ Banking Group CEO Michael Smith

Deutsche Bank Official: Regulation to Dominate Banking 
Video Interview with Supervisory Board Chairman Paul M Achleitner

Seventh Asian Financial Forum Set for January 
“Asia: Powering World Growth” Theme of Two-Day Summit

Sixth Asian Financial Forum Opens 
More than 90 High-Profile Speakers Participating in Two-Day Forum

Sixth Asian Financial Forum Opens on Monday 
More than 90 High-Profile Speakers to Take Part in Two-Day Forum

Hong Kong to Host Asian Financial Forum in January 
“Asia: Shaping the Next Global Landscape” Theme of Global Summit

Dai Xianglong: No Timetable for Renminbi Convertibility 
China’s Social Security Fund Chief Sees Cross-Border Settlements Rise

Summers: US & Global Economic Recovery “Underway” 
Harvard Professor Also Expects China Growth Instability

Asian Financial Forum Opens with 2,000 Participants 
"Asia: Driving Sustainable Growth" is Theme of AFF 2012

Fifth Asian Financial Forum to Take Place this Month 
Renminbi Promise, Mainland Opportunities Among Forum Workshops

Asian Financial Forum to Feature High-Profile Speakers

Hong Kong to Host Asian Financial Forum in January 2012 
International Event to Address Growing Opportunities in Asia

AFF 2011 Concludes with New Participation Record 
More than 30 Countries Took Part in Two-Day Summit

Asian Financial Forum Opens with New Participation Records 
"Asia: Reshaping the Global Agenda" Theme of AFF 2011

Renminbi to Appreciate 5% in Both 2011 and 2012 
AFF Speaker Jing Ulrich of JP Morgan Also Sees Slowing of China's Growth Rate to 9% this Year

China GDP to Equal that of US by 2026: Prof Lawrence Lau Distinguished Economist to Speak at Asian Financial Forum 
East Asian GDP to Take Up 40 Per Cent of Global Total in 15 Years

Hong Kong to Host Fourth Asian Financial Forum This Month 
Expanding Opportunities in Asia Focus of Upcoming AFF 2011

Leading Hong Kong Businessman Outlines China Opportunities 
Asian Financial Forum Advisor Ronnie Chan Tips Retail and Properties

DeWoskin: Commerce Driving China's Green Growth 
Deloitte China Research Director to Speak at AFF 2011 in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to Host Asian Financial Forum in January 2011 
International Event to Address Growing Opportunities in Asia

Bank of China Chairman: Bright Financial Future for Asia 
Chairman Speaks to HKTDC before AFF 2011 in Hong Kong

Economist Robert Mundell: Add Renminbi to IMF Reserve 
Nobel Laureate to Speak at January Asian Financial Forum

Hong Kong to Host Asian Financial Forum in January 
Fourth AFF to Address Growing Opportunities in Asia

Third Asian Financial Forum Draws Record Attendance 
Dealing with Fiscal Challenges "Key to All Advanced Economies" – Roubini

New Attendance Record Buoys Asian Financial Forum 
Global Community "Expects Asia to Rise to Challenge" – Donald Tsang

China's Transformation Key to Re-balancing Global Economy: IMF Chief 
Dominique Strauss-Kahn at Asian Financial Forum

KC Chan: Hong Kong to Strengthen Competitiveness 
Hong Kong Financial Services and Treasury Chief Speaks Prior to AFF

IMF Chief: Asia, China Must Play Key Role in Recovery 
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Speaks to HKTDC Ahead of Asian Financial Forum

China Focus at this Month's Asian Financial Forum 
Press Conference Spotlights Highlights of Upcoming Forum

Sandor: China's "Intensity" Plan a Bridge to Carbon Cuts 
Chicago Climate Exchange Chief to Attend January Asian Financial Forum

David Eldon: US Faces Tough Year Without New Jobs 
Former HSBC Chief Speaks Prior to the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong

Sir David Brewer Identifies Opportunity Areas in China 
China-Britain Business Council Chief to Speak at Asian Financial Forum 2010

HSBC’s Peter Wong: Asia to Look to Hong Kong in 2010 
Bank Chief Speaks to HKTDC Ahead of Asian Financial Forum

Nouriel Roubini: Asia Must Brace for Difficult Start to 2010 
US Economist Interviewed Ahead of Hong Kong's Asian Financial Forum

Third Asian Financial Forum Opens Next Month 
China Opportunities to Headline Regional Financial Summit

Third Asian Financial Forum Set for January 2010 
China, Global Investment Opportunities to be Featured 
IMF Head Dominique Strauss-Kahn Among Confirmed Speakers

Message of Optimism Prevails at Asian Financial Forum 
More than 1,000 From All Over the World Take in Two-Day Summit

AFF Speakers Focus on Financial Crisis and Asia 
Two-Day Financial Summit Attracts International Participation


Hong Kong to Host Asian Financial Forum in January 2009