Hong Kong could potentially double the size of its fund industry by moving from legacy infrastructure to token-based finance, according to a whitepaper from BostonHong Kong could potentially double the size of its fund industry by moving from legacy infrastructure to token-based finance, according to a whitepaper from Boston

Hong Kong Fund Industry May Double with Tokenised Finance and 24/7 Trading Access

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Hong Kong could potentially double the size of its fund industry by moving from legacy infrastructure to token-based finance, according to a whitepaper from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Aptos Labs, with contributions from Hang Seng Bank.

The report, Digital Money: A Chance for Hong Kong’s Fund Industry to Double Up, draws on results from Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Programme under Project e-HKD+.

The pilot showed strong investor demand for features offered by digital money, including 24/7 trading access.

Traditional “message-based” settlement systems rely on intermediaries updating separate ledgers with instructions.

Source: BCGSource: BCG

Token-based finance differs. It embeds value, ownership, and compliance logic directly into digital tokens. This allows assets to settle instantly and securely on a shared ledger.

David ChanDavid Chan

said David Chan, Managing Director and Partner at BCG.

The pilot, a collaboration between BCG, Aptos Labs and Hang Seng Bank, used digital money, including hypothetical e-HKD and tokenised deposits, to settle tokenised fund transactions on a public-permissioned blockchain.

Source: BCGSource: BCG

It identified compliance readiness, functional capabilities, and commercial viability as key factors for adoption.

Blockchain technology can meet institutional standards for security, privacy, and compliance. It can also reduce counterparty risk and operational costs.

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said Solomon Tesfaye, Chief Business Officer of Aptos Labs.

A survey of 500 retail investors found 61% would double allocations to tokenised funds, while 97% expressed interest in digital money features.

The report advises coordinated action to accelerate technology adoption, ensure regulatory readiness, and foster business-model innovation.

Featured image credit: Edited by Fintech News Hong Kong, based on image by freepik

The post Hong Kong Fund Industry May Double with Tokenised Finance and 24/7 Trading Access appeared first on Fintech Hong Kong.

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