Deloitte China plans to hire about 1,000 people in Hong Kong and invest HK$500 million (US$64 million) over the next four years, as part of a new initiative that is expected to strengthen the city’s role as a regional talent and innovation hub.
Called the “Hong Kong LEAP” strategy, the initiative is focused on expanding the company’s capabilities in fintech, capital markets operations and artificial intelligence – areas that would be key to driving the city’s next phase of economic transformation, according to the consultancy.
Deloitte unveiled the strategy alongside the release of its 2025 Hong Kong Economic Outlook white paper, which identified the city’s four growth engines: driving financial innovation, supporting mainland enterprises’ global expansion, bolstering regional innovation and technology collaboration, and accelerating the green transition.
“With its unique strengths, Hong Kong stands at the convergence of threefold opportunities: global geopolitical shifts, national strategic priorities and deeper integration within the Greater Bay Area,” said Deloitte China CEO Dora Liu, who noted the city’s potential to serve as a “super connector” between the mainland and international markets under China’s 15th five-year plan.
The new positions to be created by Deloitte China in Hong Kong would involve financial services innovation, capital market advisory and AI development, according to materials provided by the firm.
The company’s latest plans reflect Hong Kong’s efforts to reinvent itself beyond finance and property, as sluggish growth and a shrinking workforce weighed on business confidence.
New investments and job creation by global firms are widely expected to help restore momentum in the city’s professional services and technology sectors.
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