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Banks Chase HK's Trillion-Dollar Wealth Boom
24 Mar
Summary
- Global banks are aggressively hiring private bankers in Hong Kong.
- The city manages $1 trillion of private wealth, drawing intense competition.
- Salaries for private bankers are increasing by up to 25%.

The competition among global financial institutions for Hong Kong's substantial private wealth, estimated at $1 trillion, is reaching new heights.
Major Wall Street firms and significant regional players, including UBS Group AG, Citigroup Inc., BNP Paribas SA, DBS Group Holdings Ltd., and China Construction Bank Corp., are demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding their presence.
This year, these banks are aggressively increasing their headcount, with plans to onboard hundreds of new private bankers. This strategic move is designed to better serve the needs of high-net-worth individuals within the bustling financial hub of Hong Kong.
Indications from recruitment firms highlight the competitive nature of this expansion, noting that candidates are receiving salary increases of up to 25% to attract and retain top talent in this sought-after market.




