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Hong Kong Considers Fund Manager Tax Waivers

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
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Articles
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The proposed tax waivers in China — Hong Kong are expected to significantly boost its financial services sector, attracting top investment talent and funds. This could lead to increased capital inflows and enhanced competitiveness for China — Hong Kong against other financial hubs like Singapore. The move is likely to be viewed positively by market participants in the asset and wealth management industries.

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Event Summary

China — Hong Kong is considering implementing tax waivers on fund managers' performance bonuses, known as 'carried interest', to attract global investment talent and strengthen its position as a leading asset and wealth management center in Asia. Currently, these bonuses are taxed at up to 17%. The proposed reforms, which could be backdated to April 1, 2025, would make China — Hong Kong the first major financial center in Asia to offer such tax breaks to individuals. This initiative aims to give China — Hong Kong an edge over competitors like Singapore and bring it closer to United Arab Emirates — Dubai's tax-free income environment. The Hong Kong — Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun are driving this effort, with draft legislation expected to be submitted to the Legislative Council soon. Industry experts like Eric Lam of Deloitte and Sheng Lee of the Cetera Investment Management believe these changes will significantly influence senior investment talent's decisions on where to base themselves.

Key Actions
100 China — Hong Kong considered waiving tax
80 Hong Kong — Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau aimed to reinforce China — Hong Kong
70 Michael Wong Wai-lun expected to submit Hong Kong — Legislative Council of Hong Kong
40 Deloitte involved in consultations
Entities Involved
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China — Hong Kong
China — Hong Kong is proposing tax waivers on fund managers' performance bonuses to attract investment talent and reinforce its position as a premier asset and wealth management center in Asia.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
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Hong Kong — Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
The Hong Kong — Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) is the government agency responsible for the tax plan, aiming to enhance China — Hong Kong's competitiveness in asset and wealth management.
Importance 60 Sentiment 20
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Michael Wong Wai-lun
Michael Wong Wai-lun, China — Hong Kong's deputy financial secretary, confirmed that draft legislation for the tax reforms is expected to be submitted to the Legislative Council soon.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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Hong Kong — Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong — Legislative Council of Hong Kong is the lawmaking body that will review and potentially approve the draft legislation for the proposed tax waivers.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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Deloitte
Deloitte, through its M&A tax services partner Eric Lam, has been involved in government consultations and held seminars with asset managers regarding the proposed tax changes.
Importance 40 Sentiment 20
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Eric Lam
Eric Lam, an M&A tax services partner at Deloitte, is a key source of information and insight into the proposed tax reforms, actively engaging with clients and the government.
Importance 40 Sentiment 20
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Singapore
Singapore is mentioned as a competitor to China — Hong Kong in attracting investment talent, as China — Hong Kong's proposed tax changes would give it an edge in tax certainty for carried interest.
Importance 30 Sentiment -20
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Sheng Lee
Sheng Lee, co-head of the Cetera Investment Management, emphasizes the importance of individual tax treatment for senior investment talent mobility.
Importance 30 Sentiment 10
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United Arab Emirates — Dubai
United Arab Emirates — Dubai is referenced as a benchmark for tax-free income for individuals, which China — Hong Kong aims to emulate with its proposed tax waivers.
Importance 20 Sentiment 20
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Cetera Investment Management
The Cetera Investment Management, through its co-head Sheng Lee, highlights the significance of personal tax certainty for investment professionals.
Importance 20 Sentiment 10
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Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group published a ranking that showed China — Hong Kong surpassing Switzerland as the world's top cross-border wealth hub, providing context for China — Hong Kong's efforts to attract financial professionals.
Importance 10 Sentiment 10
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Switzerland
Switzerland was recently overtaken by China — Hong Kong as the world's top cross-border wealth hub, indicating a shift in global financial influence.
Importance 10 Sentiment -10
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