The emergence of digital assets is reshaping the financial landscape, offering new possibilities for retirement planning within Hong Kong’s pension system. As cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and blockchain technologies gain momentum, they present both opportunities for growth and challenges in risk

In Session I: For the fireside chat with regulators titled "The Evolving Landscape of Digital Assets: Recent Developments and Future Implications”, Mr. Alan Au, the Executive Director of the HKMA and Ms. Elizabeth Wong, Director and Head of Fintech Unit of the SFC. will discuss the latest developments in virtual asset trading platforms and the consultation on virtual asset dealing and custodial services, and banks’ digital asset activities (including custodial service, sale and distribution of digital assets, and tokenisation), covering the supervisory requirements and the potential they are seeing. They will also explore how digital assets could feature in pension schemes’ investment management in the longer term.

In Session II: Panel Discussion, titled "Exploring Potential Benefits of Integrating Digital Assets into Retirement Planning", a panel of industry experts, including fund managers, digital assets specialists, and pension scheme providers, will explore how digital assets can enhance pension portfolios. The discussion will cover the insights from the global experience, the role of digital assets in retirement strategies, and practical steps for employers and trustees to adopt these assets while addressing volatility and security concerns. This session will also examine how digital assets can meet the evolving demands of individual pension investors in a rapidly changing market.

Who should attend?
Ideal for fund managers, trustees, employers, compliance officers, fintech innovators, and industry participants seeking cutting-edge insights into digital assets’ role in retirement planning.