Hong Kong pension regulator to open MPF to eligible gold ETFs, with 10% cap per fund
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Hong Kong's MPFA plans to broaden MPF access to eligible gold ETFs by replacing case-by-case approvals with a rules-based framework. While capping exposure at 10% per ETF and banning derivatives use, the change expands potential institutional allocation options for HK$1.53tn in retirement assets and supports Hong Kong's push to become a regional gold trading hub, a constructive demand signal for gold-linked products.
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Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) plans to revise its rules to let all gold ETFs that meet set criteria qualify for MPF investment, replacing the current case-by-case approval process. The new framework will include risk controls that bar ETFs from using derivatives and cap MPF exposure to any single gold ETF at 10%. The change targets the city’s 4.8 million MPF members, aiming to broaden product choices and support Hong Kong’s bid to become a regional gold trading hub. The MPF oversees HK$1.53 trillion (US$195 billion) in assets.
