Hong Kong Financial Secretary: Hang Seng Gold ETF will explore distribution through licensed digital asset trading platforms

ChainCatcher Message: Hang Seng Gold ETF has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming Hong Kong’s first physical gold ETF that allows individual investors to redeem directly from banks. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced at the 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) held in Hong Kong that, in addition to offering the option to exchange physical gold at banks, the Hang Seng Gold ETF also plans to distribute through licensed digital asset trading platforms.

According to Lee Pui-shan, Director and CEO of Hang Seng Investment Management, the tokenized non-listed category of the Hang Seng Gold ETF is currently in the final testing phase and is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2026. The tokenized category will also be open to retail investors, with expected lower entry fees. Currently, only USD-denominated shares are arranged, but this category will not have a physical gold redemption option.