The main theme of the report is the analysis of the Hong Kong banking sector in 2024 and forecasts for the future.
Key findings include a 4.5% growth in total assets of Hong Kong banks in 2024 despite global economic uncertainty, a 7.8% increase in operating profit before impairment charges compared to the previous year, challenges related to the rising share of non-performing loans, especially in commercial real estate, and the importance of digital transformation and operational efficiency for the sector's resilience.