Macquarie Capital Group said on the 19th that it held the 3rd "Macquarie Asia Conference" in Hong Kong.
The event was held at the Conrad Hong Kong on the 18th and runs through the 20th. According to Macquarie Capital Group, about 1,200 people, including global investors and industry experts, took part. Representatives from about 200 corporations attended, including 23 from Korea.
Macquarie Capital Group said Asia is entering a structural transition. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions, the Hong Kong and China markets are showing signs of recovery on the back of policy reforms and solid capital flows, while supply chain reorganization is enabling Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries to sustain strong growth centered on manufacturing and exports.
It also judged that in Northeast Asia, which includes Korea, the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is serving as a long-term growth engine, driving innovation and corporate growth. In addition, it saw Asian corporations overall focusing on value-up strategies that pursue both sustainable growth and increased market value, strengthening investor confidence.
Reflecting these market trends, Macquarie Capital Group plans to provide on-the-ground insights at this event, backed by its research capabilities across Asia. The program is organized into four areas: technology and software; energy transition and commodities; consumer goods; and healthcare. Participants can interact directly with major corporations and management and with industry experts.
Macquarie Capital Group is responsible for the advisory, capital markets, and principal investing institutional sector of Macquarie Group. It offers comprehensive solutions, including corporate advisory and fundraising services through the equity, debt, and private equity markets. It also makes principal investments using Macquarie's balance sheet.