On March 27, 2025, the "Interconnectivity and Joint Development: New Opportunities and Practical Discussions on Recognized Hong Kong Funds" seminar was successfully held in Shanghai. The event was organized by the International Exchange Committee of the Asset Management Association of Shanghai (referred to as the "International Exchange Committee") and hosted by Llinks Law Offices, a supervising unit of the association. Over 60 representatives from member units of the association attended the seminar.
The seminar was presided over by Llinks Partner Ms. Sandra Lu, who is also a member of the International Exchange Committee and a supervisor of the association. De Huang, Vice President of the Shanghai RMB Trading Business Department of Bank of China and the Director of the International Exchange Committee, attended the event and delivered opening remarks on behalf of the organizer. Kang Han, Secretary-General of the association, and Yinhu Chen, Secretary-General of the International Exchange Committee, were also in attendance.
During the event, four senior experts from the fields of finance and law engaged in an in-depth discussion on the theme of Recognized Hong Kong Funds. Ms. Sandra Lu systematically interpreted the latest policies on the funds from a legal perspective. Her presentation covered the background of the mutual recognition mechanism between mainland China and Hong Kong, policy optimization highlights, and the profound impact on both capital markets, providing policy guidance for the attendees. Mr. Xin Zhang, International Business Director of J.P. Morgan Asset Management (China) Co., Ltd., leveraged his extensive international experience to analyze the current landscape and development trends of the Hong Kong Mutual Recognition Fund market from the perspective of global asset allocation. Mr. Dong Liu, Head of International Business at Tianhong Asset Management Co., Ltd., shared valuable experience as a mainland agent, focusing on the competitive advantages, strategic positioning, and key responsibilities of mainland agents in product promotion and investor education. Mr. Zhong Li, Head of International Business at Shanghai JiYu Fund Sales Co., Ltd., analyzed the value created for customers by Recognized Hong Kong Funds from the perspective of end-client needs and proposed practical solutions to address pain points in the product implementation process, offering valuable references for industry development.
Recognized Hong Kong Funds, as an important mechanism for the interconnectivity of capital markets between mainland China and Hong Kong, have achieved leapfrog development recently, driven by policy benefits and market demand. With the continuous optimization of the policy environment and the deepening of financial cooperation between Hong Kong and mainland China, the business of Recognized Hong Kong Funds faces new opportunities and challenges. This seminar focused on hot topics in the industry, concentrating on core issues such as the latest policy interpretation of the Mutual Recognition Funds, practical experience of Hong Kong managers, role positioning of mainland agents, and fund sales strategies. It aimed to explore the development path of the business from multiple dimensions, build an exchange platform for industry institutions, promote information sharing and business cooperation, and contribute to the high-quality development of Recognized Hong Kong Funds.
Llinks, a professional legal service provider with years of experience in the fund and asset management market, will continue to adhere to the principles of professionalism and pragmatism. It will maintain a close watch on hot issues in the industry and provide exchange platforms through seminars and other diverse means, contributing more wisdom and strength to the high-quality development of the industry.
