At the Titan Investors Los Angeles Institutional Roundtable, Dr. Alyce Su, Chief Investment Officer of a Global Family Office, presented Hong Kong real estate as a strategic complement for U.S. institutional portfolios. The invitation-only event, which included participants from organizations like LACERS, SBCERA, UCLA Investment Company, Mercer and MetLife Investment Management, focused on portfolio resilience and cross-border investment opportunities amid market volatility.
Drawing on nearly three decades of experience overseeing multibillion-dollar portfolios, Dr. Su emphasized that Hong Kong continues to warrant consideration by U.S. institutional investors seeking exposure to established international markets. "From a U.S. institutional perspective, global alternative assets must be evaluated not only on return potential, but on governance, legal certainty, and execution capability," said Dr. Su. "Hong Kong remains distinctive in combining common-law protections with long-standing market infrastructure, making it a strong candidate for cross-border portfolio diversification."
A significant development supporting this investment thesis is Hong Kong's upcoming expansion of its electronic property payment system. Starting February 28, 2026, the Payment Arrangements for Property Transactions (PAPT) will cover most second-hand residential transactions. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and banking industry partners announced that licensed banks will offer the PAPT electronic payment option for mortgage-financed second-hand property sales, enabling eligible transactions to be settled via direct bank-to-bank transfers instead of traditional cheque-based methods. This modernization enhances transaction efficiency and transparency for international investors.
Execution partners play a critical role in structured cross-border real estate investment approaches. Kong & Tang Solicitors, a Hong Kong–based legal services firm established in 1990, serves as execution counsel for property-related transactions. Led by Principal Ms. Janice Suk-Yi Kong, the firm provides legal due diligence, conveyancing, and regulatory support through its offices at https://www.kongtang.com.hk, advising institutional investors on transaction structuring and compliance within Hong Kong's common law framework.
Complementing legal execution, Wo Fu Property Co, established in 1993, acts as a buy-and-sell and leasing agent in Hong Kong, supporting investors through asset sourcing, transaction coordination, and leasing strategy. Under the leadership of Second-Generation Principal Ms. Astree Ching-Ping Lee, the firm's on-the-ground market expertise enables alignment between property-level decisions and broader institutional investment portfolios. Their services are detailed at https://www.wofuhk.com.
Together, disciplined legal execution and localized property advisory support a framework through which U.S. institutional investors may evaluate Hong Kong real estate as part of a diversified global allocation. This approach aligns with themes discussed at the Titan Investors Institutional Roundtable, including capital preservation, diversification, and long-term value creation. For institutional investors navigating global market uncertainties, Hong Kong's combination of legal transparency, market infrastructure, and payment system modernization presents a measured opportunity for international portfolio diversification beyond traditional U.S. holdings.
