Honourable guests, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. It is my pleasure to speak at FOW Trading Asia 2025.
I’m delighted that, after three years, FOW is taking its flagship event back to Hong Kong, which is truly the heart of Asian financial markets. The city’s vibrant growth spans the stock market and the asset and wealth management sector, as showcased by the Government’s recent report and the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) survey.
Today, we gather here to chart the way forward for Asia’s derivatives market. Research shows public perception of “derivatives” remains mixed, ranging from high-risk instruments to a game only for professionals. Indeed, memories remain afresh of how derivatives supposed to manage risks ended up amplifying them into a full-blown financial crisis. This irony of risk management unleashing even more risks calls upon all of us to rethink our strategies.
From a regulator’s point of view, our drive for market growth must be firmly supported by robust risk management practices, which are crucial for ensuring the market’s sustainable long-term development.
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