Based on previously unpublished archival records, this book studies the origins of Hong Kong's post war rise to global prominence. It explores the expansion of the gold market, stock market, banking system, foreign exchange market, and insurance in the years 1945-1965. This book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the developme

1. Hong Kong in the International Economy 2. Hong Kong and China, 1945-51 3. The Banking System 4. Foreign Exchange Markets 5. The Gold Market, the Stock Exchange, and Insurance 6. Hong Kong as an International Financial Centre 7. Epilogue and Summary