“Trade Finance and Going Out Opportunities” Forum with Allianz Trade and InvestHK to support businesses expanding overseas

HSBC hosted the “Trade Finance and Going Out Opportunities” Forum in collaboration with Allianz Trade and InvestHK, bringing together over 50 industry leaders and policy experts to explore global economic trends, Hong Kong’s evolving policy landscape, and practical strategies to support companies expanding internationally.

As more businesses look beyond domestic markets, international growth increasingly depends on three essentials: a clear view of global market dynamics, supportive policy and operating frameworks, and trusted financial partners that can help manage risk and unlock liquidity.

Allianz Trade shared that the global trade environment continues to evolve amid changing economic conditions and credit cycles, highlighting that:

• Understanding these shifts is critical for businesses planning overseas expansion.
• Receivables protection can play a practical role in strengthening resilience – helping companies safeguard cash flow and potentially support their ability to access financing as they scale internationally.

InvestHK outlined how Hong Kong’s one-stop professional services ecosystem supports companies entering new markets, including those establishing offshore headquarters. The discussion also underscored Hong Kong’s broader strengths as an international business platform, including:

• A free and open business environment, with the free flow of capital and goods
• A common law system and strong intellectual property protection
• A simple and competitive tax regime, including a two-tier profits tax system and no VAT/GST
• Strong connectivity to global and mainland China markets, and a well-established fundraising ecosystem
• A growing innovation and technology landscape supported by universities, R&D infrastructure, and government funding initiatives

HSBC shared how structured trade finance solutions can help businesses unlock working capital to support growth – even where borrowing capacity may be limited by their balance sheet. By aligning financing structures to underlying trade flows, companies can improve liquidity and better manage the demands of cross-border expansion.

HSBC remains committed to supporting clients pursuing international growth by combining trade expertise, global connectivity, and practical solutions across working capital, risk management, and cross-border trade.