The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) welcomes the 2026/27 Budget and the HKSAR Government’s continued commitment to strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a leading international asset and wealth management centre. We support the ongoing efforts to advance Renminbi internationalisation, further develop the securities and bond markets, enhance the tax regime for funds to attract more family offices and funds to set up in Hong Kong, and foster the development of digital assets, which will help diversify and expand investment opportunities and support sustainable growth of the industry.
HKIFA has been working closely with stakeholders to build on last year’s encouraging enhancements to cross-boundary schemes such as the Mainland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme (MRF), Wealth Management Connect (WMC), and ETF Connect, to fully realise their potential and explore further refinements. We welcome the further inclusion of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and renminbi counters into Stock Connect.
We are also encouraged by the progress of the Integrated Fund Platform, a key initiative led by HKEX, with the support of the HKSAR Government and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to strengthen Hong Kong’s fund distribution ecosystem.
HKIFA will continue collaborating with policymakers, regulators, and industry participants to foster sustainable market development and innovation.
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About HKIFA
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) is a non-profit-making trade association that represents the fund management industry in Hong Kong. It is committed to entrenching Hong Kong’s position as an international fund management hub. HKIFA has two major roles: consultation and education. For more information, visit hkifa.org.hk, or follow HKIFA on LinkedIn.