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Hong Kong’s Financial Sector Faces Bonus Clawbacks Amid Xi’s Crackdown

by Team Lumida
July 16, 2024
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  1. China’s financial firms in Hong Kong demand bonus repayments under Xi’s ‘common prosperity’ campaign.
  2. Policy targets less than 10% of bonuses at China Everbright Ltd., impacting executives and possibly others.
  3. This austerity move may threaten Hong Kong’s status as a global financial hub.

What Happened?

China’s largest state-backed financial firms are now targeting employees in Hong Kong, asking them to return a portion of their bonuses. This move is an extension of President Xi Jinping’s “common prosperity” campaign. Firms like China Everbright Group and China Huarong International Holdings Ltd. have demanded that some executives and even former employees pay back part of their bonuses.

At China Everbright Ltd., the Hong Kong-listed arm of Everbright Group, the clawback amounts to less than 10% of bonuses. The central government inspected these local operations, but the number of affected employees remains unclear.

Why It Matters?

This development signifies an escalation of austerity measures at state-owned financial conglomerates, which had previously focused on mainland China. The Communist Party has tightened its control over the $66 trillion financial sector, where high pay has drawn public criticism during an economic slowdown.

This move may also add to concerns about Hong Kong’s viability as a financial center, especially after the city faced challenges like pandemic-era travel restrictions and political upheaval. The policy could delay recovery in Hong Kong’s retail sector and property market.

What’s Next?

Expect further scrutiny and potential expansions of these clawback policies to other financial entities. The austerity measures mark a significant shift from an era when high salaries were used to attract top talent. The campaign to lower pay accompanies an anti-graft drive that ensnared over 100 top bankers and regulators last year.

Authorities aim to stabilize China’s economy and mitigate systemic financial risks, suggesting that similar austerity measures could spread to other sectors. Keep an eye on how these policies impact Hong Kong’s financial landscape and its global standing.

Source: Bloomberg
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