Oct 22, 2025

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Standard Chartered Hong Kong To Launch Virtual Asset ETF Trading in 2025

Standard Chartered Hong Kong plans to launch virtual asset ETF trading in November 2025.
A survey revealed 80% of high-net-worth clients are interested in digital investments, prompting this offering.
The service targets wealthy individuals for portfolio diversification and builds on Hong Kong’s 2025 ETF approvals.

Focus on Wealthy Clients

Ho Man-chun, Head of Wealth Solutions, emphasized meeting the growing digital asset needs of clients.
Standard Chartered previously advised on Hong Kong’s first spot ETFs.

Regulatory and Market Impact

Hong Kong's approval of ETFs indicates a regulatory openness to digital assets.
The launch may attract institutional investors and could increase oversight of digital assets in the region.

Strategic Digital Expansion

In 2025, Standard Chartered expanded custody services, including tokenized funds with Polygon.
The ETF trading initiative aligns with Asia’s increasing adoption of digital assets.