Article author: HKDAIA RWA Council
Article source: ME
The Hong Kong Digital Assets Association RWA Council (HKDAIA RWA Council) is a non-profit, industry-leading professional organization established with the support of the Hong Kong Digital Assets Association (HKDAIA). It has officially announced its establishment and is dedicated to promoting collaboration among relevant regulated bodies to develop and disseminate best practices and standards for the tokenization of Real Assets (RWAs), thereby facilitating the compliant issuance of RWAs in Hong Kong and enhancing asset transparency and liquidity within the digital asset ecosystem.
With the booming development of Hong Kong's digital asset industry and the release of the "Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0", the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Industry Association (HKVAIA) has been fully upgraded to the Hong Kong Digital Asset Industry Association (HKDAIA). It is committed to effectively uniting the industry forces, promoting industry self-regulation, and providing professional advice to the government in formulating relevant policies, thereby promoting the sustainable development of Hong Kong's digital asset ecosystem and enhancing Hong Kong's international competitiveness in this emerging field.
The RWA Professional Committee will respond to Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0 and related regulatory frameworks for tokenized assets, and explore and study emerging global industry compliance standards related to on-chain asset verification and proof of ownership, so as to promote the mainstream application of regulated RWAs issued in Hong Kong while balancing risk control and sustainable business development.
The committee, jointly initiated by three leading institutions with diverse backgrounds and with strategic media support from ME, is dedicated to shaping the future of digital finance in Hong Kong, focusing on RWA innovation and compliance.
• HashKey Group : HashKey Group is a leading Asian digital asset financial services group with a global footprint. Since 2018, within a highly compliant regulatory framework, HashKey Group has built a global Web3 ecosystem spanning Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Bermuda, and other locations. This includes: HashKey Exchange, a leading licensed virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong; HashKey Global, a virtual asset exchange; HashKey MENA, a virtual asset exchange licensed by the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA); HashKey Capital, a global asset management institution focused on investing in blockchain technology and digital assets; HashKey OTC, providing compliant digital asset OTC trading services; HashKey Cloud, a leading global Web3 infrastructure provider; and HashKey Tokenisation, a tokenization service provider. HashKey Group also boasts a rich on-chain ecosystem, having developed the Ethereum L2 HashKey Chain and launched its ecosystem coin, HSK. HashKey Group will continue to drive the feasibility of large-scale applications of blockchain technology across multiple fields, providing trustworthy and accessible digital asset services to billions of users worldwide.
• CPIC Investment Management (HK) : China Pacific Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited (CPIC Asset Management Hong Kong) holds Type 1 (Securities Dealing), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 9 (Asset Management) licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), a Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFI) license from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), and a Hong Kong Stock Connect investment advisory qualification registered with the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC). CPIC Asset Management Hong Kong is committed to working alongside clients seeking the best investment solutions, leveraging its five core competencies—shareholders, technology, culture, talent, and processes—to build a professional financial investment management platform. CPIC Asset Management is deeply involved in the virtual asset ecosystem, having begun developing services related to virtual digital investment assets since 2023. Simultaneously, focusing on addressing pain points related to asset quality and security, on-chain liquidity, and end-users, it actively explores the Real-World Asset (RWA) field, including the successful launch of a tokenized USD money market fund in Q1 2025. CPIC Asset Management Hong Kong continues to promote RWA business exchanges and cooperation with various ecosystems, exchanges, and wallet providers, driving the implementation of real-world asset on-chaining.
Coinfound : A data technology company providing one-stop TradFi x Crypto data and information services. Its business covers RWA asset data terminals, Web3 risk relationship penetration maps, RWA rating products, AI analysis tools, industry research reports, and customized data services, providing end-to-end support from data integration, risk information, risk assessment to decision support. It helps professional investors and institutions obtain key TradFi x Crypto intelligence at lower cost and higher efficiency, transforming it into actionable insights and building the foundation of RWA information infrastructure.
Strategic initiatives in response to Hong Kong RWA's ambitious goals
Hong Kong is consolidating its position as a global leader in digital finance through the "Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0" released in June 2025 and the recently implemented extended framework of the "Stablecoin Ordinance." The establishment of the RWA Professional Committee echoes this vision, directly supporting the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's guidelines on green finance and sustainable banking, ensuring that regulated RWAs meet global asset standards while promoting innovation. The RWA Professional Committee actively responds to industry discussions on the stringency of regulation, dedicating itself to researching and exploring how to balance regulatory requirements with business development, and promoting the widespread adoption of compliant RWAs issued in Hong Kong by regulated institutions and traditional enterprises, achieving mainstream adoption, while adhering to the asset management standards of traditional financial institutions and authoritative organizations.
Initiated by founding members HashKey Group, CPIC Investment Management (HK), and Coinfound, and supported by ME strategic media, the RWA Professional Committee is dedicated to promoting the development and collaboration of the digital asset industry. Through offline seminars and other activities, it attracts relevant industry participants to jointly explore innovative solutions for compliant RWA.
The mission and impact of the RWA professional committee
The RWA Professional Committee, serving as a core collaboration platform for regulated financial institutions (including banks, licensed digital asset service providers (VASPs), and future licensed RWA issuers), will focus on the following areas under the guidance of its founding members:
• Develop industry best practices: Create practical guidelines for on-chain asset authentication, implementation of ownership transfer rules, risk-based RWA management methods, and decentralized finance (DeFi) asset frameworks to ensure compliance with traditional financial standards.
• Foster regulatory dialogue: Establish credible two-way communication channels with regulatory agencies and law enforcement to jointly develop effective policies and support the mainstreaming of RWA.
• Promote professional education: Collaborate with academic institutions to enhance professional capabilities in RWA issuance and digital asset compliance.
• Advocating responsible innovation: Balancing risk control with sustainable business development to ensure that regulated RWAs in Hong Kong thrive in a compliant ecosystem.
The RWA Professional Committee welcomes broad stakeholder participation, including institutional members (banks, VASPs, RWA issuers), associate members (audit firms, law firms, professional bodies such as ACAMS and the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers), and educational partners. Organizations joining the RWA Professional Committee will drive policy development, manage risk, and demonstrate a commitment to asset integrity, while also promoting the mainstream adoption of regulated RWAs.
Call to Action
With Hong Kong implementing the Stablecoin Ordinance in August 2025 and extending it to the RWA framework, the launch of the RWA Professional Committee underscores its commitment to promoting compliance and integrity in the digital asset industry through collaborative leadership. The RWA Professional Committee cordially invites industry leaders, compliance agencies, and innovative companies to join this transformative initiative.
The Hong Kong Digital Assets Association (HKDAIA) and the RWA Special Committee plan to hold the "Hong Kong Digital Assets Association RWA Special Committee" establishment ceremony in December 2025.
For more information about the RWA Professional Committee or membership opportunities, please visit https://www.hkvaia.io/ or contact the RWA Professional Committee at contact@daia.org.hk (contact@hkdaia.io).
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