The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Québec’s Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) have concluded a memorandum of understanding to strengthen regulatory cooperation on the supervision of investment managers of collective investment schemes operating across the two markets. The arrangement sets a framework for consultation, cooperation and information exchange relating to the supervision and oversight of regulated entities providing cross-border investment management services. Following the signing, the SFC added Québec, Canada to its list of Acceptable Inspection Regimes, which is intended to facilitate AMF-licensed managers providing investment management services for SFC-authorised funds. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the International Organization of Securities Commissions board meeting in Madrid and was executed as a counterpart to the SFC’s 13 May 2025 main MoU with the Ontario Securities Commission, under which other Canadian securities regulators can join by signing a counterpart, subject to SFC approval.
Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission 2025-10-27
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission signs MoU with Québec’s Autorité des marchés financiers and adds Québec to acceptable inspection regimes for fund manager supervision
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Québec’s Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance regulatory cooperation on supervising investment managers of collective investment schemes. This agreement establishes a framework for consultation, cooperation, and information exchange. Following the signing, Québec was added to the SFC's list of Acceptable Inspection Regimes, facilitating AMF-licensed managers in providing services for SFC-authorised funds.