Hong Kong to host annual meeting for global insurance regulators in 2026
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Hong Kong will play host to global insurance regulators and supervisors for the first time in 2026, according to the government, adding another feather in the cap to the city’s status as a venue for business events.
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) will hold its annual general meeting in the city, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said at an industry conference on Tuesday, showing Hong Kong has the potential to become a hub for risk management, backed by robust capital markets.
The IAIS is a voluntary membership organisation of supervisors and regulators from more than 200 jurisdictions, covering 97 per cent of the world’s insurance premiums, according to its website.
“Hong Kong is the perfect venue for discussions like the one we are having today,” Lee said at the annual Asian Insurance Forum. Hosting the IAIS meeting will strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a platform for global financial professionals and regulators to exchange views.
The city hosted several flagship events this year, including the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in November and the Financial Stability Board Plenary meeting of global central bankers earlier this month.
“This shows Hong Kong is a ‘world city’, connecting finance professionals and regulators internationally and helping to establish and share best practices and foster cross-border collaboration,” said Mark Konyn, chief investment officer at AIA Group.
