PWMA was pleased to co-host an informative session with the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), inviting Abby Chan Vice President, Asia from the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority who provided an overview of life in Qatar and opportunities within Qatar’s financial landscape.

Key highlights from the session included:
– Qatar’s Economic Strength: With one of the highest GDPs per capita globally, Qatar is a prime destination for wealth management and investment.
– Strategic Positioning: Qatar serves as a gateway to the Middle East and other parts of Asia, offering access to a market of over 0.5 billion people and a combined GDP exceeding $2 trillion.
– Diverse Opportunities: Qatar government provides various initiatives in sectors such as technology, digital assets and family offices to attract foreign investors and expats.

As an industry organization in the PWM industry, we are committed to strengthen ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and to support the HK Government’s initiatives to promote Hong Kong as a connector to investors in Asian markets.