The first, large-scale finance forum organised by Hong Kong on the Mainland will be held July 21 in Shanghai, as part of Hong Kong's expo programme.

The Stronger Links, Strong Markets: Hong Kong, the Mainland & the World forum is organised by the Financial Services & the Treasury Bureau, Invest Hong Kong and Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing.

Participants will discuss important issues including the internationalisation of China's financial markets. Speakers will include key political and business leaders from the Mainland, Hong Kong and overseas, as well as senior representatives from major international financial institutions.

The one-day forum will provide participants with the latest government and market views on developing stronger links and markets among Hong Kong, the Mainland and the rest of the world.

Financial Secretary John Tsang will deliver the opening address while Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Professor KC Chan will deliver closing remarks.

Other keynote speakers include Shanghai Vice Mayor Tu Guangshao, China Securities Regulatory Commission Director General for International Affairs Tong Daochi, and former UK Minister for Trade, Investment & Small Business and former Standard Chartered chairman Mervyn Davies.