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Hong Kong and UAE Ink Mutual Fund Recognition Deal to Deepen Market Links

Published: Sep. 19, 2025 3:17 a.m. GMT+8

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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) signs a memorandum of understanding on Sept. 17. 2025. Photo: Wang Xiaoqing

Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates signed a landmark agreement enabling mutual recognition of investment funds, marking the first such pact between Hong Kong and a Middle Eastern market.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed between Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), will enable funds registered in either market to be sold to retail investors in the other under streamlined approval processes.

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Hong Kong and the UAE signed their first mutual recognition agreement for investment funds, enabling cross-border retail fund sales with streamlined approvals.
The pact covers equity, bond, mixed-asset, feeder, unlisted index, and ETF funds, with mutual recognition of licensed fund managers and enhanced investor disclosure requirements.
The agreement is seen as a milestone for regulatory cooperation and aims to strengthen Hong Kong's role as a financial gateway between China and the Middle East.

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange: An agreement was signed between the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange to explore cooperation in areas like ETFs, ESG products, and dual listings. This collaboration aims to enhance investor access, boost liquidity, and foster innovative financial products.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) signed an agreement with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to explore cross-market cooperation. This collaboration aims to facilitate easier investor access to both markets, enhance liquidity, and foster innovative financial products, including ETFs, ESG products, and dual listings.

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