The head of Hong Kong’s government-owned investment vehicle emphasized the importance of official support and collaboration with private capital for the success of sovereign wealth funds. At the inaugural Nusa Dua Forum in Bali, Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), highlighted that strategic partnerships are essential for achieving high returns.
During a panel discussion with Blue Pool Capital CEO Oliver Weisberg, moderated by SCMP publisher Tammy Tam, Chan stated that for every dollar HKIC invests, it attracts more than eight dollars from international patient capital sources such as sovereign wealth funds and pension funds.
The forum gathered around 120 participants, including officials from Indonesia and Hong Kong, sovereign fund operators, family office leaders, and institutional investors, as Bali seeks to position itself as a global financial center.
Chan also reported that HKIC generated about HK$6.46 billion (US$824 million) in investment income in 2025, marking a 175 percent increase from the previous year, with a net internal rate of return of 14 percent. She credited the company’s success to strong government leadership and clear policy direction.
