The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) co-hosted a high-level roundtable on Thursday to deepen collaboration in the asset management sector and highlight opportunities for Hong Kong managers to access UAE investors.
The roundtable brought together over 20 senior executives from Hong Kong’s asset management industry and was led by Julia Leung, CEO of the SFC, and Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of ADGM FSRA. Also in attendance were Christina Choi, Executive Director of Investment Products at the SFC, and Philippe Richard, Executive Director of International Affairs at ADGM FSRA.
Discussions centered on how Hong Kong firms could leverage ADGM’s position as a leading asset management hub, particularly through the UAE’s fund passporting regime, which allows broader access to regional investors.
“This constructive high-level roundtable provided a valuable platform to explore emerging opportunities in the asset management sector,” said Givanakis. “As the leading hub in the region, ADGM is committed to fostering innovation, strengthening investor confidence, and unlocking sustainable growth.”
Leung added that the dialogue builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in May 2025, reinforcing efforts to expand market connectivity. “By bringing together industry leaders and regulators, we are advancing collaboration to facilitate Hong Kong’s asset managers in accessing the UAE market,” she said.
The FSRA also hosted a follow-up industry seminar in Hong Kong, where it outlined regulatory requirements for cross-border fund distribution. More than 30 representatives from the local asset management community participated, underscoring strong interest in closer UAE–Hong Kong connectivity.
–Input WAM
