In a move to deepen regulatory collaboration between Asia and the Middle East, the SFC of Hong Kong and the FRSA of ADGM have signed a MoU aimed at enhancing supervision of cross-border investment management activities.
The agreement establishes a framework for greater consultation, cooperation and exchange of information between the two regulatory bodies, particularly in the oversight of collective investment scheme managers operating across the jurisdictions. This includes fund management, investment advisory, and other related cross-border financial services.
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the annual general meeting of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), held in Doha, Qatar. SFC CEO Julia Leung and executive director of investment products Christina Choi were present at the event alongside FSRA CEO Emmanuel Givanakis.
ADGM FSRA CEO Emmanuel Givanakis said, “This MoU marks a significant step in strengthening our regulatory cooperation with the SFC. By enhancing information exchange between both authorities, we are not only improving oversight of cross-border fund management, investment, and advisory activities, but also ensuring that both jurisdictions benefit from greater transparency and more effective regulatory practices. This partnership fosters mutual trust and strengthens the stability and integrity of our respective financial markets, promoting investor protection and reinforcing the global financial ecosystem.”
SFC CEO Julia Leung said, “This MoU between the SFC and ADGM’s FSRA marks an important milestone in forging closer regional market connectivity between Hong Kong and the Middle East and deepening the regulatory cooperation between the SFC and the FSRA. Specifically, the agreement would facilitate cross-market industry collaborations between ADGM and Hong Kong, especially on investment delegation and fund offerings through master-feeder structure.”
This MoU is expected to pave the way for new opportunities in cross-border fund management and strengthen investor protection standards through improved transparency and regulatory synergy between the two markets.
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