[The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission promotes simplified regulations for proactive ETFs in order to enhance market competitiveness] On May 16, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission publicly stated that it would apply existing ETFs to main ETFsvrcryptogamesIt is appropriate to extend the simplified provisions of the "2010" to active ETFs. In addition, the SFC also plans to expand the scope of application of these simplified regulations, provided that the relevant funds have appropriate safeguards and can bring significant benefits to the Hong Kong market.
Ms. Choi Fung-yee, Executive Director of the Investment Products Department of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, emphasized that further simplifying the regulations applicable to linked ETFs will help ETF issuers reduce costs and increase flexibility. This will not only provide investors with broader investment options, but also enhance Hong Kong's ability to attract overseas ETFs while ensuring an appropriate level of investor protection, thereby consolidating Hong Kong's status as a center of excellence in asset management.