The SFC and ADGM FSRA co-hosted a high-level roundtable in Hong Kong on September 11, 2025, to discuss asset management opportunities for Hong Kong asset managers in the UAE.
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On September 11, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority ("FSRA") of ADGM co-hosted a strategic roundtable in Hong Kong to explore opportunities for Hong Kong asset managers within ADGM.
The roundtable was attended by senior executives from over 20 prominent Hong Kong asset management firms, led by the SFC’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Julia Leung, and ADGM FSRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Givanakis.
The discussion centered around various topics, including the potential for Hong Kong asset managers to access investors within ADGM and the broader United Arab Emirates ("UAE") through the UAE fund passporting regime.
Ms. Leung underscored that the dialogue was a continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") signed with ADGM FSRA in May 2025, aimed at fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
Mr. Givanakis emphasized ADGM’s dedication to fostering innovation and bolstering investor confidence, while Ms. Leung underscored the significance of industry-regulator collaboration in facilitating Hong Kong asset managers’ entry into the UAE market.
Following the roundtable, an industry seminar hosted by ADGM FSRA provided in-depth insights into the regulatory requirements for cross-border fund distributions. Over 30 representatives from the city’s asset management industry attended this seminar.
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