On July 3, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") welcomed the launch of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited’s ("HKEX") Order Routing Service on the Integrated Fund Platform ("IFP"). This new service aims to improve communication among market participants and promote greater collaboration in the Hong Kong retail funds industry, potentially enhancing efficiency and competitiveness.
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On July 3, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") welcomes the launch of the Order Routing Service by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEX") on the Integrated Fund Platform ("IFP").
This launch represents a pivotal moment in the development of the IFP, fostering better communication among market participants in the retail funds industry and facilitating increased collaboration across Hong Kong's fund distribution network.
Ms Christina Choi, Executive Director of Investment Products at the SFC, underscores that this new service will enhance connectivity among market participants, thereby improving the efficiency of the fund distribution ecosystem and contributing to cost optimization in the sales chain. The development is anticipated to bolster the competitiveness of Hong Kong's retail funds market.
The SFC acknowledges the support of industry stakeholders and is committed to continuing collaboration with HKEX and other related parties to ensure the full implementation of the IFP.
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