Building Bridges: HKIFA Delegation Engages Mainland Authorities on ETF, WMC, MRF, QDLP & More
Date
20/01/2026
Location
Beijing, China
Time
Organized by
HKIFA
HKIFA recently led a delegation to Beijing to meet with Mainland regulators and industry associations to discuss market connectivity and explore opportunities for future exchanges and collaboration.📍🇨🇳
The 16-member delegation was led by HKIFA Chairman Sam Yu, Honorary Advisor @Stephen Po, Mainland Subcommittee co-chairs Charles Li and Garin Sun, vice-chair Rex Lo, and CEO Paula Ip, alongside representatives from HKIFA member firms and HKEX.🤝 They held engaging dialogues with:
– China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)
– National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA)
– Asset Management Association of China (AMAC)
– Banking and Insurance Asset Management Association of China (BIAMAC)
HKIFA was pleased to introduce our new CEO and share our key initiatives for 2026.✨ The meeting discussions also covered key industry developments and market trends in both Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, including Hong Kong’s ETF market development, Wealth Management Connect (WMC), Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF), offshore investments by Mainland insurers, and the Qualified Domestic Limited Partner (QDLP) business.📊
We look forward to building on these constructive dialogues and remain committed to strengthening the ties and reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a super connector and international fund management hub.🌐