Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan has highlighted ongoing uncertainties in global economic and market outlooks, raising concerns about risks in the coming year. Despite positive trends in financial markets this year, the record highs in international gold prices and significant volatility in some digital asset prices indicate a shift towards diversifying assets beyond the US dollar to mitigate risks. Chan emphasized the rapid development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a significant opportunity for global investors. He noted the strong interest among local residents in diversified asset allocation, which he believes will drive Hong Kong's ambition to become the world's largest cross-border asset management center.