US asset manager Federated Hermes opens Hong Kong office to tap China’s tech rise

South China Morning Post - Nov 5, 2026

US asset manager Federated Hermes has opened its office in Hong Kong, after two years of preparation, joining a wave of international financial giants competing for growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The company, which managed US$884 billion worth of assets as of September, considered a Hong Kong office two years ago and its board approved a plan a year later. Its office in the Nexxus Building in Central adds to its Asia-Pacific footprint in Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. “Hong Kong is a premier...

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