Speaker

Ms. Claire Tang

Co-Chief Investment Officer, Asia Pacific & Head of Greater China LaSalle Investment Management

Claire Tang is the Co-Chief Investment Officer for the Asia Pacific region and Head of LaSalle’s Greater China business. She is responsible for managing acquisitions, development management, and asset management teams in Greater China and is also responsible for overseeing investment decisions in the Asia Pacific region on behalf of LaSalle managed funds and separate accounts. Claire is a member of LaSalle’s Asia Investment Committee. She is an Executive Officer of the LaSalle Asia Opportunity Fund series as well as LaSalle China Logistics Fund. Since joining the firm in 2007, she has led and completed US$4.5 billion of commercial, residential and industrial transactions. She has over 17 years of experience in real estate and investment management both in the US and China. Prior to joining LaSalle, Claire held investment roles with JLL in Shanghai and GE Asset Management in the United States. Claire earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and HKUST and a BBA from Babson College.

Speaking at

Wed 23 Oct 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Afternoon Breakout – IDEATE 2: Hong Kong’s Leading Role as a Private Equity Hub

Ms. Christine Chan, Link Asset Management Limited

Mr. Calvin Chou, Invesco

Mr. Chris Heady, Blackstone

Mr. John Pattar, KKR

Ms. Claire Tang, LaSalle Investment Management

Hong Kong has long been a global financial hub, attracting a strong presence of top international banks, hedge funds, and private equity (PE) firms. With over 80 of the world's 100 largest banks and 70 of the top 100 global asset managers operating in the city, Hong Kong has cemented its status as a premier destination for banking, asset management, and wealth management.

The private equity sector in Hong Kong is particularly robust, ranking second in Asia after Mainland China. Hong Kong-based PE firms manage over $220 billion in capital, accounting for more than 15% of the region's total PE assets under management. This thriving PE industry is a testament to the city's attractive business environment and access to capital.

But why do PE firms choose Hong Kong? What do they see as the main challenges in the next 12-24 months?

Looking ahead, the Hong Kong government has identified key sectors for development: artificial intelligence and data analytics, life and health technology, fintech, advanced manufacturing, and new energy and new materials. Will these be opportunities for PE firms to drive innovation and support the creation of new business models in Hong Kong?