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How does an MRF agreement work?

The MRF regime operates on the principle that where a fund has been authorised by or registered with the relevant authority in a specified jurisdiction (home jurisdiction), it is generally deemed to have complied in substance with the relevant regulatory requirements in Hong Kong. Applications to authorize funds registiered in those specified jurisdictions will therefore benefit from a streamlined authorization process. The MRF regime thus offers a fast track to offer such funds to the retail public in Hong Kong.

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MRF Arrangements

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Mutual Recognition of Funds (“MRF”) Arrangements

The SFC has established mutual recognition of funds arrangements with several other jurisdictions, such as Mainland China and the European Union.

These arrangements allow SFC authorized funds to be offered to investors in these jurisdictions, expanding the market access for fund managers and offering investors more diversified products.

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