2017 proved to be a stellar year for Hong Kong's tycoons. Find out how much they made, and how, below:
According to Forbes’ “Hong Kong’s Richest 2018” feature, 2017 was a stellar year for the city’s top tycoons with their collective fortunes soaring by a cool US$60 billion.
Li Ka-shing, whose US$5.6 billion increase brought his fortune to a total of US$36 billion, secured his place at No.1 on the list once again. Other names on the list include the territory’s richest woman, Pollyanna Chu of Kingston Financial Group and hotel magnate Li Sze-lim.
While everyone made a healthy profit, it was property tycoon Lee Shau-kee of Henderson Land who made the most money in 2017—his net worth jumped $9.3 billion, or 39%, to a total of US$32.9 billion.
See also: Lee Shau-kee To Donate Another HK$1 Billion To Charity
CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Lawrence Ho’s net worth increased by 85%, while managing director of Shun Tak Holdings and co-chair and executive director of MGM China Holdings, Pansy Ho, saw her fortune soar by 28%.
Victor and William Fung, the billionaire brothers of Hong Kong-based global trading behemoth Li & Fung Group, once again appeared on the list. Sabrina Fung-Lam, Victor's daughter, received a mention as the managing director of Fung Retailing Group alongside an image of her feature on the cover of Hong Kong Tatler's September 2017 issue.
