Record US$1.3 trillion pours into Hong Kong investment products

Record investor numbers drive 63 per cent surge in sales of non-traded products, led by collective investment schemes, FICC offerings Sales of non-exchange-traded investment products in Hong Kong surged to a record HK$9.9 trillion (US$1.3 trillion) in 2025, marking a 63 per cent year-on-year increase, according to the latest joint survey by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). A significant expansion in market participation drove the record-breaking performance. The number of investors completing at least one transaction rose 33 per cent to a record at more than 1.6 million, while the number of licensed corporations and registered institutions engaged in product sales grew 9 per cent to 452. Reflecting this broader industry scale, the number of large firms – categorised as those recording significant transaction volumes – increased 27 per cent to 128. “The strong growth captured in this year’s survey is a clear testament to investor confidence in Hong Kong’s asset and wealth management industry,” said Kenneth Hui, the HKMA’s executive director for banking conduct.

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