China’s financial policymakers are in Hong Kong this week meeting bankers to seek ways to bolster the city’s status as a hub for investments, deals and talent.

The Ministry of Finance is convening a meeting Wednesday with bankers as authorities step up efforts to bolster confidence, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. HSBC Holdings Plc, Standard Chartered Plc, Bank of China (HK) are among those invited, the people said.