Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Secretary: Hang Seng Gold ETF will explore distribution through licensed digital asset trading platforms. Summary: The Hang Seng Gold ETF has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming the first physical gold ETF available for individual investors to redeem through banks. There are also plans to distribute via digital asset platforms. The tokenization of non-listed categories is expected to launch in 2026, with lower entry fees but no physical gold redemption options. According to ChainCatcher, the Hang Seng Gold ETF has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming Hong Kong's first physical gold ETF that individual investors can redeem directly from banks. Hong Kong Financial Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, stated 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. Additionally, Hang Seng Investment Management's CEO and Managing Director, Peggy Chan, revealed that the tokenization of the non-listed category of the Hang Seng Gold ETF is currently in the final testing phase and is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2026. The tokenized category will also be open to retail investors, with lower entry fees anticipated. Currently, only USD-denominated shares are arranged, but this category will not have physical gold redemption options.
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Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Secretary: Hang Seng Gold ETF will explore distribution through licensed digital asset trading platforms. Summary: The Hang Seng Gold ETF has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming the first physical gold ETF available for individual investors to redeem through banks. There are also plans to distribute via digital asset platforms. The tokenization of non-listed categories is expected to launch in 2026, with lower entry fees but no physical gold redemption options. According to ChainCatcher, the Hang Seng Gold ETF has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming Hong Kong's first physical gold ETF that individual investors can redeem directly from banks. Hong Kong Financial Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, stated 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. Additionally, Hang Seng Investment Management's CEO and Managing Director, Peggy Chan, revealed that the tokenization of the non-listed category of the Hang Seng Gold ETF is currently in the final testing phase and is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2026. The tokenized category will also be open to retail investors, with lower entry fees anticipated. Currently, only USD-denominated shares are arranged, but this category will not have physical gold redemption options.