The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cross-border supervision and market access between Ontario and Hong Kong. Effective from May 13, 2025, the MoU is intended to strengthen regulatory collaboration and facilitate information exchange. As part of the arrangement, the SFC will include Ontario on its list of Acceptable Inspection Regimes, which is expected to facilitate OSC-registered portfolio managers providing investment management services in respect of SFC-authorised funds and broaden access to Hong Kong’s markets.
Ontario Securities Commission 2025-05-14
Ontario Securities Commission and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission sign MoU to strengthen cross-border supervision and expand market access
The Ontario Securities Commission and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cross-border supervision and market access. Effective May 13, 2025, the MoU aims to strengthen regulatory collaboration and facilitate information exchange. The agreement will allow OSC-registered portfolio managers to provide investment management services for SFC-authorised funds and expand access to Hong Kong markets.