The Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") supports market initiatives on regulatory compliance for digital asset funds and tokenised funds, emphasizing collaborative efforts and innovative technologies in fund management.
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The Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") showcased its commitment to digital asset fund compliance at a seminar co-organized by the Association of Fund Administrators of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area ("AFA") on 17 October 2025. The event underscored the importance of industry collaboration and technological innovation in enhancing regulatory compliance.
Dr. Eric Yip, the SFC’s Executive Director of Intermediaries, addressed over 150 attendees, including fund administrators, professionals, and legal experts. He emphasized the critical role of risk management and control measures in digital asset fund management.
The seminar was held at the SFC’s offices, demonstrating the commission’s dedication to educating and engaging industry participants in regulatory compliance. Dr. Yip highlighted the SFC's initiatives under Pillar Re of the “ASPIRe” roadmap, which aim to promote a safe, reliable, and competitive digital asset fund ecosystem.
The “ASPIRe” roadmap, detailing these initiatives, was issued on 19 February 2025 and last updated on 20 October 2025.
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