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 strategic partner of the HKFA, formally submitted a Letter of Intent for a Category 3C license to the DIFC Authority. This license represented one of the key qualifications granted by the DIFC to foreign financial institutions, enabling the conduct of specialized trust and asset management activities within the UAE. It facilitated the provision of comprehensive cross-border wealth planning and trust management services to clients. Securing this license represented not only high recognition of institutional strength and professional capability, but also served as a vital passport to the Middle East financial market. We anticipate that upon successful approval, we will jointly deliver exceptional Hong Kong trust services to high-net-worth clients across the Middle East region.

 

3. Government-Enterprise Collaboration: Honoring Contributors of Hong Kong-Dubai Strategic Ecosystem

During this prestigious event, Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited conducted a solemn awards and accreditation ceremony to honor key partners who have made outstanding contributions to advance the Hong Kong-Middle East wealth ecosystem.

Firstly, Mr. Melvin Mui, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, and Mr. Jason Tan, Vice President of UAE Region of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited, jointly took to the stage to present commemorative plaques to two institutions that have profoundly influenced the expansion of Hong Kong’s trust industry into the Middle East market: Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Dubai Office. HKFA expressed its sincere gratitude for their distinguished presence and invaluable support. Their participation not only added luster to this milestone celebration, but further cemented the steadfast commitment of both parties to jointly advance cross-border cooperation and build a global wealth hub.

Notably, as a key strategic partner of the HKFA, Inheritance Asset Management Limited successfully launched Hong Kong’s inaugural Islamic open-ended fund company – Hong Kong Islamic Amanah OFC – marking a groundbreaking milestone in Hong Kong-Middle East financial collaboration.

In recognition of the Islamic Shariah advisory services provided to this fund, Mr. Melvin Mui, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, and Mr. Edwin Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of Inheritance Asset Management Limited, jointly presented a commemorative plaque to Mr. Khairil Anuar Bin Mohd Noor, the Founder of Masryef Advisory Sdn. Bhd., and the Director Mr. Mohd Hilmi Bin Mohd Hithir. This tribute acknowledged the professional contributions of Masryef Advisory Sdn. Bhd. in Shariah advisory services, and also underscored the profound mutual trust cultivated through our long-standing collaboration. This close partnership enabled us to continuously advance innovative practices in Islamic finance and trust services, propelling the industry towards higher standards of development. 

Concurrently, Masryef Advisory Sdn. Bhd. formally presented the Shariah Compliance Certificate to Inheritance Asset Management Limited during the ceremony. This certification signified that Hong Kong Islamic Amanah OFC fully complied with the stringent requirements of Islamic Shariah in key operational aspects, including fund allocation, risk management, and profit distribution, setting an exemplary benchmark for the Islamic financial market. 

4. Moment of Glory: Asia’s First Trust Institution Displayed on Burj Khalifa

As the countdown concluded, dazzling lights gradually illuminated the night sky. Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited’s emblem and the congratulatory message “HKFA 10th Anniversary” appeared solemnly and brilliantly on the giant screen of the world’s tallest building, thus leaving the entire audience in awe. In this moment, as Asia’s first trust institution to make such a grand appearance on the Burj Khalifa’s giant screen, we shone a spotlight in the global financial stage indisputably.

This extraordinary moment not only represented high recognition of our steady strides and professional prowess over the past decade, but also conveyed a clear and resolute message to the world: Hong Kong Trust has become an indispensable force within the global wealth management system; Hong Kong, with its mature systems, international outlook and robust financial ecosystem, remains firmly established among the world’s premier international financial centres. The dazzling lights of the Burj Khalifa seemed to serve as a proclamation to the world, bearing witness to this significant milestone in the HKFA’s journey towards greater internationalisation.

Amidst thunderous applause and a global live broadcast, senior executives of the Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited and major collaboration partners took to the stage to raise their glasses in celebration. Subsequently, a commemorative cake symbolising a decade of dedication, trust, and honour was solemnly wheeled onto the stage. As the countdown echoed and well-wishes filled the air, senior executives and distinguished guests jointly made the ceremonial first cut, thus rising the vibes so high.

At this historic juncture, the steadfast commitment and accumulated achievements of the past decade underscore boundless future possibilities. Leveraging Dubai as its gateway, HKFA showcased its professionalism, reliability and foresight to the world, while writing a new chapter in global wealth management.

5. Gratitude for a Decade; We Embark on a New Global Journey

In his closing address at the banquet, Mr. Jason Tan, Vice President of UAE Region of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited, extended his deepest gratitude to all individuals and organisations who have supported the HKFA over the past decade. ‘From humble beginnings in Hong Kong to serving three continents – Asia, Europe and the Middle East – this decade has been a journey of growth, learning and trust,’ he concluded. ‘Dubai stands as our pivotal hub linking East and West. Tonight marks not only a celebration of the past, but a solemn declaration of our future departure. From this solid foundation, we will embark upon the next golden decade of global inheritance services.’

The successful conclusion of the ‘Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited 10th Anniversary Private Gala Dinner & Global Trust Summit’ revealed that our company’s global expansion has formally ascended to a new level. In an era of continuous fintech innovation and increasingly globalized assets, moving forward, HKFA remains steadfast in its founding mission. It will continue to provide the most reliable cross-border wealth management services for families and enterprises worldwide, pioneering a new era of trust services that will be more secure and more convenient as well.