On June 9, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") held a broker forum titled 'Powering Growth with Resilience', attended by about 700 senior representatives. Key topics discussed included IPO market updates, exchange-traded products, and cybersecurity measures. Speakers emphasized the importance of industry-regulator collaboration for Hong Kong's financial industry.
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On June 9, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") hosted the broker forum, themed ‘Powering Growth with Resilience,’ which assembled approximately 700 senior representatives from the securities sector for a comprehensive dialogue on supervisory observations and regulatory updates.
The attendance at this year’s forum significantly exceeded last October’s inaugural event, with discussions focused on recent developments in the Initial Public Offering ("IPO") market and initiatives to advance innovations in exchange-traded products and tokenised products. The SFC introduced enhanced account-opening approaches and emphasised the importance of continuous improvement in cybersecurity defences and internal control measures to mitigate the risk of unauthorised trading.
In his opening remarks, Dr Eric Yip, the SFC’s Executive Director of Intermediaries, underscored the importance of regulator-industry engagement, stating: 'Today’s strong turnout reflects the shared commitment of the SFC and the financial industry to proactively communicate and exchange views. Our close collaboration would contribute significantly to the industry’s upskilling and Hong Kong’s position as a leading international financial centre in an increasingly complex global landscape.'
Hon Robert Lee, Legislative Councillor for the Financial Services Functional Constituency, commended the SFC’s efforts in fostering market development and industry engagement. He noted that the forum serves to bridge the gap between industry and regulators, providing participants with updates on market, product, and regulatory matters to bolster their businesses and expand into new markets.
The SFC remains dedicated to fostering open and collaborative engagement with the industry, ensuring Hong Kong’s markets maintain resilience and competitiveness amidst evolving challenges.
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