Day: December 16, 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence — Anniversary Gala and Burj Khalifa Projection in Dubai

Asia’s First Trust Institution to Feature on Burj Khalifa: Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited 10th Anniversary Celebration Glittered in Dubai   On 12 December 2025, amidst an era of accelerating global wealth realignment, Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited (HKFA) hosted the ‘Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited 10th Anniversary Private Gala Dinner & Global Trust Summit’ at Dubai Mall. This event not only marked the second global celebration following Kuala Lumpur, but also signified HKFA becoming Asia’s first trust institution to feature on Burj Khalifa’s giant screen, heralding a new chapter in globalization that bridges the wealth corridors of East and West. The gala gathered around 300 distinguished guests from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Among them were representatives from governmental bodies and corporates including Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, the Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Dubai, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Dubai Office and Masryef Advisory Sdn. Bhd., etc. Alongside high-net-worth individuals, family offices, business leaders, and industry partners from Asia and other regions, all gathered to witness HKFA’s journey towards its next decade of glories. 1. A Decade of Initial Commitment; A New Chapter in Global Expansion The gala commenced with a stirring opening video commemorating our company’s 10th anniversary. Presented from a grand global perspective, the video reviewed our achievements since its establishment in 2015, setting the central theme for the summit: ‘A Decade of Trust, Building the Future Together’. Mr. Cyril Yeung, Honorary President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited and Founder of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, delivered the opening address. He expressed gratitude to global clients, institution representatives, cooperative partners and team members, and also reviewed on the initial vision when establishing the company : Bringing the most professional Hong Kong trust services to the global market, providing high-net-worth families with robust wealth preservation and intergenerational inheritance protection. Marking the significant milestone of its 10th anniversary, Mr. Yeung specifically highlighted in his address that clients’ response into the challenges of asset management and inheritance with confidence through our trust arrangements remains our greatest source of satisfaction, unchanged throughout these ten years.” Looking ahead, Mr. Yeung is brimming with confidence. He emphasised that Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited will continue to serve as a vital bridge connecting Dubai and Hong Kong, indeed linking the financial worlds of East and West. It will persist in creating value for clients and injecting innovative momentum into the industry. Concluding his address, Mr Yeung addressed the entire gathering with these words: ‘Ten years are merely the beginning; we have even greater achievements yet to create.’ Mr. Mong Chung Chee, President of Asia Pacific Region of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited, in his welcoming address, fondly reflected upon the company’s remarkable decade-long journey. He described these ten years as one ‘filled with a sense of mission, continuous progress and working hand in hand’. ‘Beginning with a single office in Hong Kong, a dedicated team and a shared vision, the Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited now maintains a presence across Malaysia, Taiwan, Switzerland and Dubai.’ Mr. Mong emphasised that this represents not merely geographical expansion, but a ‘leap in capability, depth and maturity.’ Celebrating this milestone in Dubai – a global hub for innovation and wealth – signifies the company’s commitment to global vision as a strategic cornerstone for the future. Simultaneously, he solemnly pledged that regardless of regulatory developments, the company will consistently ‘guide, support and protect,’ serving as clients’ most trusted partner at every critical juncture to empower families and entrepreneurs in building enduring inheritance.   During the address segment, Mr. Melvin Mui, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited not only reflected upon a decade of dedicated endeavour, but also unveiled a significant ‘10th Anniversary Tribute’. He emphasised that throughout the past ten years, the company has remained steadfast in its commitment to lowering the threshold for trust services and serving emerging wealth groups. As the latest embodiment of this philosophy, he announced the launch of the ‘Inheritance Private Label Debit Card by Visa’ on stage, designed to enable family trust to serve clients’ daily lives with greater flexibility. Mr. Melvin Mui firmly believes that through more professional insights and warmer service, the Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited will effectively assist global high-net-worth clients in building asset moats, breaking the curse of ‘wealth not lasting beyond three generations,’ and achieving the perpetual inheritance of family spirit and wealth. 2. Dubai Office Inauguration: Strategic Hub Connecting Eastern and Western Wealth Coinciding with a pivotal moment in Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited’s global expansion, this summit carried milestone significance. That morning witnessed the grand opening of the HKFA’s Dubai office, formally marking the successful implementation of a key step in our company’s global strategy. The establishment of the Dubai office was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a strategic outcome of HKFA’s deep cultivation of the Middle East market. Prior to this, we have progressively expanded its Middle East operations, swiftly integrating into the local ecosystem. It has forged deep cooperative relationships with multiple financial institutions, successively introducing Hong Kong’s exceptional and robust trust service system to local high-net-worth clients, earning high reputation and recognition from the market. As the trailblazer for this new chapter in the Middle East, Mr. Jason Tan, Vice President of UAE Region of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited, shared his profound insights into the Dubai market during the dinner. He stated: ‘The formal establishment of the Dubai office stands as a powerful testament to our global vision. This not only signifies the successful expansion of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited’s strategic footprint into the heart of the Middle East, but also represents a fresh beginning.’ He further emphasized, ‘Our company’s decade-long journey is not merely a milestone, but a steadfast commitment to forging greater achievements by bridging the East and Middle East, upholding our core principles of innovation, integrity, and digital transformation.’  Actually in November, Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, a