Overview

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Dr Eric Yip, Executive Director of the SFC’s Intermediaries Division, as he shares his vision for shaping Hong Kong’s financial markets through innovation, resilience, and regulation. This session will delve into the SFC’s strategic priorities under the 2024–2026 plan, including its groundbreaking ASPIRe roadmap, which aims to future-proof Hong Kong’s position as a global leader in virtual asset regulation.

Discover how Hong Kong is navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of virtual assets, balancing innovation with investor protection, and fostering global collaboration. This engaging conversation will also explore the SFC’s focus on technology, talent development, and risk and compliance culture to drive sustainable market growth.

Whether you are a professional in the virtual asset space, a policy analyst, or an intermediary, this session will provide actionable insights into the future of Hong Kong’s financial markets and the role of intermediaries in this transformation.

Secure your spot for this exclusive fireside chat on shaping the future of Hong Kong’s financial markets.  

The event will be in hybrid format, for in-person, please click here to register!

Objective

• Understand the SFC’s strategic priorities and the ASPIRe roadmap’s role in strengthening Hong Kong’s financial markets.
• Explore key regulatory initiatives, including virtual asset regulation, investor protection, OTC trading, custody services, and risk and compliance culture.
• Learn how technology like AI and blockchain enhances regulatory oversight and combats financial crime.
• Gain insights into the role of intermediaries and talent development in fostering a resilient and sustainable financial ecosystem.
• Compare Hong Kong’s regulatory framework to global jurisdictions and its leadership in traditional and virtual asset markets.

Content

SFC's Vision for Market Transformation

• Virtual Assets and Innovation
• Technology and Talent Development
• Future Outlook

Who should attend

This session is designed for a broad range of professionals and stakeholders in the financial industry, including:

• Licensed individuals and Manager-in-Charges across regulated activities, including VA-related activities.
• Intermediaries and professionals in TradFi, DeFi, wealth management, compliance, technology, and legal services.
• Institutional investors, fund managers, and custodians exploring opportunities in Hong Kong’s evolving financial market.
• Policy analysts, academics, technology specialists and risk/compliance professionals interested in regulatory trends and market transformation.

Financial Incentive Scheme of the WAM Pilot Programme

This course has already been approved as an eligible course of the Financial Incentive Scheme for Professional Training (“the Scheme”) under the Pilot Programme to Enhance Talent Training for the Asset and Wealth Management Sector (“the Pilot Programme”). The Scheme aims to enhance the competency and professionalism of in-service practitioners within the asset and wealth management sector and to assist other practitioners within the financial services industry in acquiring the knowledge and skills required for entering the sector. Eligible applicants will be subsidised 80% of the course fees by the HKSAR Government upon satisfactory completion of the courses approved by Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, subject to a ceiling of HK$15,000. Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute is appointed as the implementation agent of the Pilot Programme. Regarding the details of eligible criteria and application procedures, please refer to the dedicated web-site of the Pilot Programme (https://www.wamtalent.org.hk/).