(Hong Kong – 12 June 2023) Axion Global Asset Management Limited (“AGAM”), a subsidiary of Edvance International Holdings Limited (SEHK stock code: 1410.HK) and Victory Securities Company Limited (“Victory Securities”, SEHK stock code: 8540.HK) are pleased to announce that they entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to form a strategic partnership. The partnership aims to jointly develop and promote virtual asset investment products in Hong Kong.
As Hong Kong and its market players of the financial industry are paving the way for broader participation and responsible development of the virtual assets industry following the publication of Guidelines for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators by the SFC, both companies recognise that it is crucial that investors have access to virtual asset investment products that are distributed and managed by regulated intermediaries and investment managers.
Both companies will actively explore the potential opportunity of offering virtual asset management services by integrating their respective brokerage and asset management platforms for professional investors who are interested in investing in virtual assets. In addition, the companies will initiate investor education and research efforts to provide more information and insights on the potential risks and rewards of investing in this dynamic asset class.
"We are excited to work with Victory Securities to increase the reach of our virtual asset investment products to more qualified investors. Together we aim to meet the demands of investors wanting to invest in virtual assets operating with regulated partners and counterparties.” Said Mr. Gavin Ho, Strategy Director of AGAM.
Mr. Kennix Chan, Executive Director of Victory Securities, stated, “As the first and currently only licensed corporation granted by the SFC to provide the full spectrum of virtual asset dealing, advisory and asset management services, we are committed to prioritizing the safety and security of our customers' assets and user experience, while fully complying with the new regulatory standards and framework. By working with AGAM, we look forward to offering investors a more diverse range of investment options and more innovative products in the coming future.”
The partnership demonstrates both companies’ commitment to fostering the development of the virtual asset industry and reasserting Hong Kong as a global financial hub for investments and innovation.
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【香港，2023年6月12日】狮昂环球资产管理有限公司（“AGAM”），为安领国际控股有限公司（股份代号：1410.HK）之附属公司，与胜利证券有限公司（“胜利证券”，股份代号：8540.HK）欣然宣布，双方已签订谅解备忘录，并即将展开战略合作，于香港共同发展及推广虚拟资产投资产品及服务。
随著香港证监会发布《虚拟资产交易平台发牌手册》，香港及其金融业的市场参与者正为虚拟资产行业的更广泛参与及健康发展而努力。AGAM和胜利证券均认为，让投资者透过受监管的中介和投资经理分销和管理虚拟资产投资产品至关重要。
AGAM及胜利证券将积极探索虚拟资产业务的发展潜力，并结合其经纪业务和交易平台的优势，向有意投资于虚拟资产的专业投资者，提供全面的虚拟资产管理服务。此外，双方将启动投资者教育和虚拟资产市场研究工作，以提供更多有关这一新兴资产类别的投资资讯和见解，助投资者权衡投资风险与收益。
狮昂环球资产管理策略董事何俊杰先生表示：“我们很高兴与胜利证券合作，将我们的虚拟资产投资产品覆盖范围扩大至更多合资格投资者。我们的共同目标是满足希望透过受监管合作伙伴和交易对手投资虚拟资产之投资者需求。”
胜利证券执行董事陈沛泉先生表示：“作为首家及现时唯一一间同时为客户提供虚拟资产交易、谘询和资产管理服务的持牌金融集团，我们优先考虑保障客户的资产安全，以及不断提升客户在虚拟资产交易平台上的使用体验。我们期望透过与AGAM的策略性合作，在全面遵守香港证监会的监管标准和发牌制度的基础上，提供更多元化和更具创新性的虚拟资产产品以供客户选择，同时，以全面的保障为他们在投资路上护航。”
此次合作展示了AGAM及胜利证券共同致力促进虚拟资产行业发展的决心，进一步确立香港作为全球投资和创新金融中心的地位。