The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the regulatory oversight and supervision of collective investment scheme managers operating in each other’s markets, with a focus on compliance, governance and cross-border regulatory alignment. The MoU sets a framework for consultation, cooperation and information sharing to support supervision of regulated entities conducting cross-border investment management or advisory activities. It was presented during the 10th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong and was signed into effect by the DFSA’s Chief Executive Mark Steward and the SFC’s Chief Executive Officer Julia Leung, following joint work over the past year including a high-level meeting and a co-hosted roundtable with asset managers in Hong Kong.
Dubai Financial Services Authority 2025-09-10
Dubai Financial Services Authority signs MoU with Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission to deepen cross-border supervision of collective investment scheme managers
The Dubai Financial Services Authority and Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in overseeing collective investment scheme managers in each other's markets. The MoU establishes a framework for consultation, cooperation, and information sharing to support cross-border regulatory alignment. It was signed at the 10th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong by DFSA Chief Executive Mark Steward and SFC CEO Julia Leung.