Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) between Malaysia and Hong Kong

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What the SFC said

Under a new MoU with the Securities Commission Malaysia dated 23 July 2026, the SFC expands the mutual recognition of funds framework to Malaysian-domiciled funds, superseding the 2009 Islamic CIS arrangement. It sets out eligibility and compliance requirements for offering Malaysian Funds to Hong Kong retail investors.

Read the official circular on sfc.hk ↗

This page is our summary and commentary, not the circular itself — always read the original before acting.

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