SFC regulatory symposium fosters a more connected Asia-Pacific

The Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) Regional Securities Regulatory Leadership Symposium was successfully concluded today, as more than 300 senior government officials, financial regulators and business leaders exchanged views on Asia-Pacific capital market developments.

Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, and Dr Fang Xinghai, Vice Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), both graced the event with their keynote speeches. Twenty prominent speakers from both Asia-Pacific and Europe and across public and private sectors participated in different panels. They discussed the current Asia-Pacific market landscape, fund flows and emerging market trends, such as sustainable finance, fintech and artificial intelligence.

Mr Tim Lui, the Chairman of the SFC, said: “As Asia’s international financial centre and premier capital intermediary, Hong Kong is well-positioned to drive regional growth and forge a more connected Asia-Pacific.”

“The importance of collaboration has been emphasised repeatedly throughout today’s discussions. It is also exactly why we organise this symposium to commemorate our 35th anniversary – to forge ties, share experiences and bridge divides,” Mr Lui added.

In closing the symposium, Ms Julia Leung, the Chief Executive Officer of the SFC, said: “This symposium has paved the way for regulators and industry participants across Asia-Pacific to join in efforts to harmonise standards, drive cross-border capital flows, promote responsible innovation and facilitate a global low-carbon transition.”

“Meaningful collaboration amongst Asian markets will play an important role to make the region’s financial markets bigger, stronger and more resilient amid global uncertainties,” she added.

The SFC would like to thank all the guest speakers and participants for their support in this very first event to mark the SFC’s 35^th anniversary.

Panel 1: Global and regional developments – challenges and opportunities for Asia’s capital markets

Panel 2: Landscape for investment funds in Asia