question: Write a brief summary of a historical event that significantly impacted Hong Kong's financial development. Make sure the summary is in English and all capital letters.
answer: THE HANDOVER OF HONG KONG FROM BRITAIN TO CHINA IN 1997 MARKED A PIVOTAL TURNING POINT IN HONG KONG'S FINANCIAL LANDSCAPE. UNDER THE "ONE COUNTRY, TWO SYSTEMS" FRAMEWORK, HONG KONG MAINTAINED ITS CAPITALIST ECONOMIC STRUCTURE AND GAINED GREATER AUTONOMY. THIS TRANSITION ENHANCED ITS POSITION AS A GLOBAL FINANCIAL HUB, ATTRACTING INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AND INCREASING ITS INTEGRATION WITH MAINLAND CHINA'S ECONOMY. HONG KONG'S STOCK MARKET AND BANKING SECTOR EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH, SOLIDIFYING ITS STATUS AS A LEADING FINANCIAL CENTER IN ASIA.