On 10 October 2025, 10th Anniversary Private Gala Dinner & Global Trust Summit 2025 was grandly held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This prestigious event brought together political and business leaders, trust industry experts, and representatives of high-net-worth (HNW) clients from Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions. Together, we celebrated the Association’s decade of significant achievements while further laying out our ambitious blueprint for future global expansion.

Venue for 10th Anniversary Private Gala Dinner & Global Trust Summit 2025

Distinguished guests in attendance included Mr. Cyril Yeung, Honorary President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited & Founder of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, Mr. Melvin Mui, CEO of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, Mr. Lawrence Chan, President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited, Mr. Mong Chung Chee, President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited in Asia Pacific Region, and Mr. Keith Chan, Business Development Director of Inheritance Asset Management Limited, etc. The event also welcomed representatives from many internationally renowned institutions including Masryef Advisory Sdn. Bhd., Deacons, Trident Fund Service (HK) Limited, and Emerald Capital CPA &Co.

I. A Decade of Dedication: Establishing Industry Standards

During the opening ceremony, Mr. Cyril Yeung, Honorary President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited & Founder of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, delivered an address. He noted that the Association had evolved from its original vision of “assisting the elderly in properly managing wealth inheritance” into a comprehensive trust service platform that is specialised and internationally renowned through a decade of dedication. “Witnessing that clients can confidently navigate asset and inheritance challenges through our trust arrangements remains our greatest and enduring satisfaction over these ten years,” remarked Mr. Yeung.

Mr. Cyril Yeung, Honorary President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited & Founder of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited

Subsequently, Mr. Melvin Mui, CEO of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited, and Mr. Mong Chung Chee, President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited in Asia Pacific Region, took to the stage to deliver their respective addresses.

Mr. Melvin Mui noted that Mr. Cyril Yeung ‘s vision of “popularising trust services while benefiting the mass market” remains the cornerstone of the company’s development. It is the conviction that has enabled us to accurately target the mass market, the middle class and emerging affluent populations neglected by banks and major trust companies a decade ago, thus achieving its present success.

Looking ahead to the next decade, Mr. Melvin Mui announced that we would focus on strategic upgrades in the following core areas:

Upgrading Core Trust Business : We will continuously improve our core businesses in domestic and offshore trusts, leveraging the dual Hong Kong-Switzerland jurisdictional framework while speeding up trust license applications in Malaysia and Dubai, so as to establish a global asset protection network.
 

Elevating Asset Management Capabilities: Building upon our asset management company’s existing SFC Type 4 (Securities Advisory) and Type 9 (Asset Management) licenses, we will continue to actively expand the service scopes while concurrently advancing virtual asset custody services.
 

Building A Professional Services Ecosystems: Through Global Digital Custody and HKTCM Family Office operational services, etc., we are ready to provide one-stop solutions encompassing Real-World Assets (RWA), Web3 and family governance.

Diversified Advisory Services and Philanthropy: We are expanding into pre-IPO advisory, legal and tax services, and insurance brokerage, etc. Furthermore, we will establish a charitable foundation and create scholarships to encourage young talent to pursue their aspirations in technology, humanities, and other fields, thereby creating shared social value for both the enterprise and our clients.

Mr. Melvin Mui, CEO of Hong Kong Trust Capital Management Limited

Reflecting on the Association’s decade-long journey towards internationalisation, Mr. Mong Chung Chee noted that “ten years ago, we set out from Hong Kong, in pursuit of our founding principles of ‘Client-oriented Service and Professional Governance’ to deliver reliable and forward-thinking solutions in trust and wealth management. Today, we have evolved from an office focused on the Chinese Mainland market into a regional specialist institution serving clients across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.” Standing at this fresh start of its 10th anniversary, he stated that Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited will embrace new challenges with a growth mindset. Meanwhile, we will further uphold our core values of pursuing professionalism, reliability and attentive care, delivering more forward-thinking wealth management and family governance solutions to global clients, thereby writing a fresh chapter for the next decade.

Mr. Mong Chung Chee, President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited in Asia Pacific Region

II. International Collaboration: Establishing a Global Trust Alliance

Over the past decade, Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited has actively promoted international collaboration, building a global trust network and forging long-term strategic partnerships with numerous renowned institutions.

To express gratitude for partners’ steadfast support, the event specially included a grand awards ceremony, in which Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited presented Certificates of Special Recognition to four prestigious institutions for their long-term collaboration relationships, including Masryef Advisory Sdn. Bhd., Trident Fund Services（HK）Limited, Emerald Capital CPA &Co., and Deacons, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to advancing industry innovation and delivering global client services.

Award Presentation Ceremony to Distinguished Institutions by Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited

Mr. Taylor Hui, Partner of Deacons, delivered an insightful address on behalf of the law firm, reflecting on collaboration between both of us while demonstrating the broader horizon for future cooperation.

Mr. Taylor Hui, Partner of Deacons

Furthermore, during this Summit, the Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited jointly held a grand Certificate Presentation Ceremony of Shariah Compliance with Masryef Advisory Sdn. Bhd., a leading Islamic finance consultancy firm. In addition, the Certificate was presented to the Association’s strategic partner, Inheritance Asset Management Limited. This initiative fully demonstrated that the issuance of Hong Kong’s first Shariah-compliant open-ended fund company, Hong Kong Islamic Amanah OFC, launched by Inheritance Asset Management Limited, fully comply with the stringent requirements of the Islamic Shariah in terms of key aspects such as mode of operation, investment of fund, and distribution of profit, setting a benchmark for the development of the Islamic financial market.

Certificate Presentation Ceremony of Shariah Compliance

III. Moment of Glorious: Celebrating a Decade of Brilliance

During the latter part of the Dinner, all the executives of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited came on the stage to attend the cake-cutting ceremony. This witnessed 10 incredible years filled with glories, in which all the guests raised their glasses together to toast the Association’s 10th anniversary.

 
Venue for Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited’ s 10th Anniversary Celebration

IV. Global Vision: Ushering a New Era in the Middle East

Amidst dazzling light displays and elegant orchestral performances, the Association’s global vision further focused on the Middle Eastern market. Mr. Jason Tan, Vice President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited in UAE, showcased the Dubai Office’s impressive achievements since its establishment. Moreover, he highlighted Dubai’s strategic position as a bridge between the East and West. Leveraging its dual strengths of “local insight + international perspectives”, the Dubai Office has successfully given regional clients easier access to premier global trust services.

Mr. Jason Tan, Vice President of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited in UAE

Moving forward into the next decade, he expressed that the next decade would be an era defined by innovation, regulatory transformation and digitalisation. The Dubai Office will continue to place its vital role in connecting between East and West, upholding excellence and integrity as its core principles to deliver more high-quality services to clients.

Last but not least, Mr. Jason Tan extended a heartfelt invitation to global guests to join the next milestone celebration on 12 December 2025 in Dubai, jointly witnessing another 10th anniversary in the our global expansion.

V. Honouring a Decade of Glory: Embarking Together on a New Trust Journey

In his closing speech, Mr. Mong Chung Chee extended heartfelt gratitude to all participants: “From humble beginnings in Hong Kong to now serving clients across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, this decade has been a journey of growth, learning and trust.” He paid special tribute to clients, team members and partners. Without building enduring trust with our clients, the steadfast dedication of our team, and unwavering support of our partners, these achievements would not have been possible.

In concluding his address, Mr. Mong further highlighted his vision that charts the Group’s future direction: “We shall uphold excellence and integrity, deepening our presence in Malaysia, Switzerland and Dubai while driving innovation and internationalisation in trust services.”

Amidst melodious music and warm applause, Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited’s 10th Anniversary Private Gala Dinner & Global Trust Summit concluded successfully.

VI. Closing Remarks

With A Decade of Trust Services, We Are Devoted to Providing Steadfast Support and Exerting Far-reaching Impact.

Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited shall continue to uphold the principles of “professionalism, stability, and mutual benefit.” Leveraging Hong Kong’s unique strengths as an international financial centre, we shall build a global trust services network spanning Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions. This will enable clients worldwide to achieve secure wealth inheritance and sustainable growth, while writing a new chapter for the trust industry amidst the tides of this new era.

Venue for the 10th Anniversary Dinner Gala