On November 19, 2025, Mr. Rico Leung, Executive Director of Supervision of Markets at the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC"), delivered a keynote speech at the ISDA Derivatives Trading Forum Hong Kong, titled 'Pushing the Frontier: Hong Kong’s Journey as Asian OTC Derivatives Hub'.
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On November 19, 2025, Mr. Rico Leung, Executive Director of Supervision of Markets at the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC"), delivered a keynote speech at the ISDA Derivatives Trading Forum Hong Kong, titled 'Pushing the Frontier: Hong Kong’s Journey as Asian OTC Derivatives Hub'.
The speech focused on Hong Kong's role and potential as a leading hub for over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives in Asia.
Mr. Leung underscored the importance of Hong Kong's robust regulatory environment and strategic geographic location, which are crucial for its development in the OTC derivatives market.
Innovation and adaptation to evolving market conditions were emphasized in the speech as key drivers for the financial sector. He also highlighted the regulatory measures taken by the SFC to foster a stable and transparent market.
Mr. Leung discussed the collaborative efforts between the SFC and various international regulatory bodies to enhance oversight and promote cross-border cooperation in the derivatives market, stressing the significance of these partnerships in maintaining market integrity and stability.
The speech concluded by outlining the future prospects for Hong Kong, with its potential to become the premier OTC derivatives hub in Asia, provided it continues to prioritize innovation, regulatory excellence, and collaboration with global financial centers.
The keynote speech is now available on the SFC's website under the 'Published resources > Speeches' section.
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