Cover A moment of pride: key HKFA leaders and partners take the stage to celebrate ten years of excellence in fiduciary and wealth management services (Photo: HKFA)
A moment of pride: key HKFA leaders and partners take the stage to celebrate ten years of excellence in fiduciary and wealth management services (Photo: HKFA)
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Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited (HKFA) celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, bringing together industry leaders and partners to honour a decade of excellence and future ambitions in fiduciary and wealth management services
Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited (HKFA) celebrated a landmark achievement on October 10, 2025, hosting its highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Private Gala Dinner & Global Trust Summit at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
The milestone event welcomed over 300 distinguished guests, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, business leaders and industry partners from across Asia and beyond. It was a grand evening that paid tribute to HKFA’s decade of growth while charting bold new directions for the future of fiduciary and wealth management services.
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Cyril Yeung, Honorary President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited and Founder of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, delivers the opening address, reflecting on a decade of innovation in the trust and fiduciary landscape
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A decade of trust: summit highlights
The evening commenced with a lively cocktail reception, where guests gathered for pre-event networking and media interviews before being ushered into the main ballroom.
The celebration started when the lights dimmed and a striking video presentation began, capturing HKFA’s journey from its founding in 2015 through a decade of innovation, resilience and client-focused service. This set the stage for the evening’s central theme: “A Decade of Trust, a World of Legacy.”
Cyril Yeung, Honorary President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited and Founder of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, delivered the opening address, reflecting on HKFA’s ten-year journey while outlining its mission and vision for the years ahead. His speech was filled with gratitude for clients, partners and colleagues, underscoring a shared vision of making trust and fiduciary services more accessible worldwide. “From the beginning, my intention was simple: to help seniors set up trusts and manage their assets responsibly. Today, we continue that mission by making trust and fiduciary services accessible to everyone.”
Collaboration, innovation and global reach are three values that continue to define HKFA’s journey forward
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Aligned with its founding purpose, HKFA’s mission has always been to bridge the gap between the public and wealth management. Through seminars, forums, and tailored asset management plans, HKFA promotes education and access to trust, financial planning, and estate planning services. Its broader vision is to strengthen professionalism in the trust and fiduciary sector globally, foster industry growth and lead by creating opportunities for learning and development.
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This was followed by keynote speeches from Melvin Mui, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited (HKTCM), and Mong Chung Chee, President of HKFA Asia Pacific, who each reviewed HKFA’s progress and shared perspectives on navigating new opportunities in a shifting global landscape.
Above Hong Kong Fiduciary Association 10th Anniversary Private Dinner 2025
Mui highlighted HKTCM’s mission to make trust services accessible to the mass market, as he outlined future expansion plans into areas such as digital asset custody, asset management and philanthropic initiatives aimed at empowering future generations. “Looking back over the past decade, the wealth management sector has undergone a tremendous transformation, from tradition to innovation,” Mui said. “We have witnessed and participated in the cross-border connections and transformation. HKTCM has gradually established robust and internationally diverse trust services that meets our clients’ needs and requirements.”
Mong’s thoughts on innovation echoed earlier sentiments as he expressed gratitude to colleagues and partners while outlining HKFA’s commitment to trust, integrity and continued global expansion. “The needs of families and entrepreneurs are becoming more complex. We embrace the complexity, and we are not here to provide one-size-fits-all solutions. We are here to listen, to adapt, to innovate and to walk with all of you through every generation across every border.”
Vice President of HKFA’s UAE Region, Jason Tan Wei Zong, highlights HKFA’s expansion into Dubai and commitment to bridging East and Middle East markets
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Celebrating strategic partnerships and global expansion
In addition to celebrating its legacy, HKFA used the occasion to spotlight strategic collaborations and future growth. A milestone video highlighted achievements across Asia and the Middle East, including recent developments with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Web3 opportunities, and expanded services in virtual assets, blockchain and inheritance planning.
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The Partner Award Ceremony honoured key organisations such as Masryef Advisory, Trident Trust, Emerald Capital and Deacons, underscoring the vital role of collaboration in HKFA’s success story. A commemorative group photo and the much-anticipated 10th anniversary cake cutting and toasting ceremony followed, marking the high point of the evening.
Jason Tan Wei Zong, Vice President of HKFA’s UAE Region, then took the stage to present insights into the Dubai market outlook, reinforcing HKFA’s continued commitment to international expansion. “Ten years is not just a milestone, it’s a testament to our shared vision and community,” Tan remarked. He highlighted the newly established Dubai office and HKFA’s commitment to innovation, integrity and digital transformation as it continues bridging the East and Middle East, looking forward to future milestones.
The 10th Anniversary Private Gala Dinner gathered over 300 esteemed guests from across Asia and beyond at the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
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A gala to remember
Guests were treated to an exquisite gala dinner accompanied by a live band and light show, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebration.
The evening concluded with a stirring closing speech from Mong Chung Chee, who expressed gratitude to all who have supported HKFA over the last decade, while reaffirming HKFA’s dedication to promoting higher standards in trust and fiduciary services worldwide through education and outreach. “Tonight was not just about celebrating the past, but about moving forward,” he said. He also announced that a second 10th anniversary celebration will be held in Dubai on December 12, 2025, marking the continuation of their journey together.
Collaboration has played a vital role in HKFA’s success story
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Looking ahead: the next chapter
With a successful decade now behind it, HKFA stands at the threshold of a new chapter. Guided by its original aspiration and strengthened by enduring partnerships, HKFA is poised to continue advancing professional, innovative and client-centric standards in trust and fiduciary services across the globe.
As the celebration at Mandarin Oriental came to a close, guests departed with a shared sense of optimism, confident that the next decade will see HKFA scale even greater heights in advancing wealth management, trust and fiduciary excellence.
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Images: Hong Kong Fiduciary Association
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