The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the measures outlined in the Chief Executive’s Policy Address 2025 to support Hong Kong’s continued growth as a leading international financial centre.
The proposed initiatives to strengthen the stock market and enhance the listing regime will reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a preferred listing destination globally. Plans to bring renminbi counters and real estate investment trusts into Stock Connect are also set to deepen the city’s connectivity with Mainland markets. On the innovation front, the proposed expansion in digital asset (DA) product and service offerings to professional investors promises to boost growth for Hong Kong’s DA ecosystem (Note 1). These measures are well aligned with the SFC’s strategic priorities.
As a key focus of the Policy Address, the fixed income and currency (FIC) markets will be further developed through initiatives including fostering bond issuance, promoting the establishment of a commercial repo market, launching Treasury futures, and upgrading financial infrastructure. These efforts will significantly diversify Hong Kong’s markets and raise its appeal to global investors. The SFC and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority are working closely to set out a comprehensive FIC Roadmap, and will also co-host the Hong Kong FIC Forum on 25 September to explore new opportunities (Note 2).
“The SFC is fully dedicated to sowing the seeds for Hong Kong’s continued success by building on its established strengths in fund-raising and connectivity whilst actively driving innovation and diversification,” said Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman of the SFC. “We will unwaveringly support the HKSAR’s key initiatives to ensure Hong Kong continues to flourish as a leading global financial centre and plays a vital role in the high-quality opening-up of Mainland markets.”
The SFC remains steadfast in its collaboration with its local, Mainland and international stakeholders to further the long-term sustainable development of Hong Kong’s capital markets.
Notes:
- See the SFC’s ASPIRe Roadmap dated 19 February 2025 for details on its upcoming initiatives.
- See the SFC’s press release dated 21 August 2025 for details.
