Synergize GBA Program

As EY’s annual flagship program, the Synergize GBA Program aims to bring together a network of resources, knowledge and insights among all sectors, creating long-term sustainable value for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to deepen integration and accelerate its development into a world-class bay area.

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Synergize GBA Program 2026: Accelerating global growth through GBA connectivity

Aligning with the evolving needs of globally expanding enterprises, the sixth Synergize GBA Program sparked in-depth discussions across three core topics. During the program, the Greater Bay Area enterprise outbound insights report: building a globalized ecosystem was launched, providing practical references for Chinese enterprise on how to optimize their global expansion.

Three key topics

Localization

Granular deployment and market segmentation, tailored to market size, purchasing power, competition landscape, regulatory and financial viability.
Deeply integrated with the culture, business practices and employment environment of local market.

Compliance

Three key considerations: market entry and structure, intellectual property and data compliance, tax and foreign exchange management.

Ecological synergy

The GBA is accelerating its development into a launchpad for Chinese enterprises going global. Moving forward, synergy in the ecosystem should be strengthened through platform development, policy innovation and talent nurturing.
The vision

The “One zone, two parks” in Hetao allows both parks to collaborate and foster synergy.
The Shenzhen Park offers agile commercialization path while the Hong Kong Park connects with international resources.

Real-life cases

Linking the innovation resources in the GBA and support business to expand their market presence.
Attracting global talent by facilitating cross-border research in Shenzhen and Hong Kong; connecting cutting-edge tech projects and lend resources to accelerate its commercialization.

The future

By 2035, a fully integrated innovation ecosystem between Hetao Shenzhen Park and Hong Kong Park will be established, making it a world-class research hub.
Further boost cross-border flows of talent, data and capital, etc.
Cross-border wealth flow

With evolving client needs, institutions must shift from a product seller to a wealth manager across the entire life cycle.

Portfolio and ecosystem

A comprehensive product portfolio that adapts to market needs is a key factor affecting the overall investment experience.
Two-way asset allocation – sourcing high-quality global assets while promoting premium Chinese assets to the global market.
Future wealth ecosystem – a seamless loop driven by institutional alignment, product portfolio, service capability and client needs.

Tax compliance

Tax compliance in cross-border wealth management remains a primary regulatory focus. This includes tax information exchange under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Announcement No. 21 regarding offshore trust.
Always consult professional tax advisors before major investments and structural arrangements.

Greater Bay Area enterprise outbound insights report: building a globalized ecosystem

As the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) continues to develop, this report explores how GBA enterprises are advancing toward a new model of sustainable, high-quality global expansion with industrial resilience, technological innovation and supportive policies.

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Featured press releases

EY Synergize GBA Forum 2024; Unleashing new quality productive forces through value enhancement, integration, competition and breakthrough

HONG KONG, 16 AUGUST 2024 — The EY Synergize GBA Forum 2024 (the Forum), organized by EY Greater China Region (EY) in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) and the Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation (SFIEC), concluded today in Hong Kong.

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EY Greater Bay Area Center of Excellence officially activated in Qianhai of Shenzhen

HONG KONG, 26 APRIL 2023 – The activation ceremony of the EY Greater Bay Area Center of Excellence in Qianhai of Shenzhen, marks a significant milestone in EY Greater China Region's (EY) strategic determination to further deepen its business penetration in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and promote the development of Qianhai with innovation. Based on the “Six Connects in the GBA” structure, EY will continue to integrate its service advantages in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, and utilize its international horizon and local market expertise to help enterprises seize the opportunities from the opening-up and economic development in the GBA. At the same time, EY will leverage Qianhai as an important hub to accelerate the development of technological innovation and R&D businesses, developing Qianhai as an open regional innovation community.

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EY Synergize GBA Forum inspires with thought leaders and distinguished speakers

HONG KONG, 18 AUGUST 2022 — The EY Synergize GBA Forum 2022 (the Forum), organized by EY Greater China Region (EY) and co-organized by Invest Hong Kong – a department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) – and the Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation (SFIEC), has concluded successfully today in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

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EY joins forces with InvestHK and SFIEC to host Synergize GBA Forum 2022

HONG KONG, 18 JULY 2022 — EY Greater China Region (EY) today announced that the second EY Synergize GBA Forum will be held on 18 August 2022 (Thursday). EY is honoured to have Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) – a department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) – and the Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation (SFIEC) as co-organizers of the forum in Hong Kong and Shenzhen respectively.

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The team

Jack Chan, JP

EY China Chairman; EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner; EY Global Growth Markets Council Member

Immense experience in the financial services sector. All-round exposure to Greater China and global markets. Frequent speaker at events. Excellent trainer to MNC and banking executives.

Benny Cheung

EY Hong Kong and Macau Managing Partner

Advisor to local and multinational financial services clients. Helping clients with IPOs and restructuring. Advocate for Greater Bay Area development. Lifelong learner.

William Huang

EY China South Managing Partner

Experienced in professional services. Advocate of innovation and enterprise transformation. Focused on the Greater Bay Area and the Hainan Free Trade Port.

Organizer

Supporting organizations

Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council

GDAI

SAIR

HKGCC 165th anniversary

HKSTP

HSITP

Invest HK

OUR HONG KONG FOUNDATION

SZAMA

Shenzhen Wealth Management Association

SH-STIC

HKUST (Guangzhou) Society Hub

HKUST 35th anniversary

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