On 18 September 2025, the Pension Schemes Association (PSA) hosted its Annual Dinner at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, welcoming over 100 industry leaders and senior management member from the MPFA. The event provided a valuable platform for networking and collaboration as the MPF industry enters a new era.   Charlotte Chan, Acting Chairperson of the PSA, gave a warm welcome to guests to open the event. She highlighted the PSA’s achievements this year, including hosting industry events, collaborating with EY on thought leadership, and expanding the community with new corporate members. Looking ahead, she emphasised the need for ongoing reform to make the MPF system more inclusive, flexible, and sustainable.   Cynthia Hui, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of the MPFA, gave a keynote speech to thank all trustees for their support of the MPF system over the past 25 years. Ms. Hui shared the latest updates on the eMPF Platform and explained how the Platform will benefit the public, allowing trustees to focus on creating better returns, products, and value for their members as all trustees come on board in the coming months.   As the dinner concluded, PSA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening industry ties and supporting Hong Kong’s workforce in achieving their retirement goals.

To foster deeper industry insights into global investment trends, the Pension Schemes Association hosted the 2025 Investment Seminar: Global Market Outlook on 26 June 2025. The event drew a strong turnout of pension professionals, asset managers, and industry stakeholders, creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. Distinguished Speaker Line-up The seminar featured three seasoned investment experts who shared their perspectives on global market developments and future investment directions: Mr. Alex Liu – Head of Fixed Income Research & Director, Taikang Asset Management Ms. Marcella Chow – Executive Director & Global Market Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Mr. William Kung – Portfolio Manager, Multi-asset, China AMC Moderated by Mr. Ivan Au, Partner at EY, the panel discussion covered a wide range of timely topics, including interest rate trends, geopolitical risks, alternative asset investments, and market outlooks for the U.S., Mainland China, and Hong Kong. The session also emphasized the importance of portfolio diversification in today’s dynamic environment. Uniting Professional Expertise for a Stronger Retirement Future Beyond delivering valuable market insights, the seminar served as a platform for industry collaboration and knowledge exchange. The Association extends its sincere gratitude to all speakers, guests, and members for their enthusiastic participation. Let us work together to advance retirement investment professionalism and build a more secure retirement future for the people of Hong Kong.

On 20 March 2025, the Pension Schemes Association (PSA) hosted an engaging cocktail reception that connected MPF providers, industry experts, and stakeholders to strengthen collaborations toward our shared goals.   The event began with a welcome address from Mr. Roderick Koliloedjoer, Chairman of the PSA. He highlighted key initiatives that will take place within the current year, including the abolition of the MPF Offsetting Arrangement and the full operation of the eMPF platform. He emphasized the importance of industry-wide collaboration in achieving our common goal of helping individuals secure their desired retirement.   Mr. Cheng Yan-chee, Managing Director of MPFA, echoed this sentiment, stressing the collective effort required for success. He noted that the implementation of MPF full portability is on the horizon, thanks to advancements made with the eMPF platform. As we navigate this critical year, it is essential for us to unite our efforts and ensure the successful realization of these transformative changes for our community.   A heartfelt thank you to all our members and partners for your commitment to enhancing the MPF landscape. Let’s maintain our momentum as we work towards a brighter retirement future for every individual in Hong Kong!

On 26 September 2024, the Pension Schemes Association (PSA) hosted its Annual Dinner at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, bringing together over 100 key industry stakeholders, including senior management from the MPFA. This gathering was an important moment for networking and forging stronger ties amidst the dawn of a new era of MPF.   The event was opened by Mr. Roderick Koliloedjoer, Chairman of the PSA, who thanked everyone for joining.  Mr. Koliloedjoer highlighted PSA’s key achievements over the past twelve months, including the release of the second joint thought leadership publication with Ernst & Young. This publication zooms in on how emerging technologies like AI are set to transform the future of Hong Kong’s pensions industry.   The highlight of the evening was a keynote speech by Mr. Cheng Yan-chee, Managing Director of the MPFA.  Mr. Cheng shared the latest developments of the eMPF Platform, emphasizing that eMPF, guided by the principle of “MPF of the People, for the People” will usher the MPF System into the “new digital era”, making it a more robust retirement savings system for the working population of Hong Kong.   As the evening concluded, the PSA looks forward to another impactful year. We remain committed to strengthening our role in the industry and helping Hong Kong’s workforce achieve their desired retirement.

Organized by The Pension Schemes Association (PSA), the panel event “Revolutionising MPF: Embracing the Digital Age for Growth and Innovation” was successfully held on 27 June 2024, The event was attended by key industry stakeholders and representatives, including senior management from MPFA.In his welcome speech, Mr. Roderick Koliloedjoer, Chairman of the PSA, thanked everyone for joining the event to explore the future of the pension industry in a post-eMPF world.Emerging technologies are transforming the way that the industry operates today. Building on this premise, the moderator of the seminar,  the Partner (Technology Consulting) of Ernst & Young (EY), Mr. Chris Barford offered a sneak peek into the 2nd joint thought leadership publication between PSA & EY titled “The Digitalisation Revolution – Transforming the future of the MPF Industry”, which zoomed into how innovations such as AI and robo-advisory would shape the future of Hong Kong’s retirement business with a focus on planning.Following the opening remarks by Chief Operating Officer of MPFA Ms. Cynthia Hui, speakers of the event kick-started an engaging panel forum to delve into the new technologies and innovation developments across investment advisory as well as financial and retirement planning. Industry observations on how MPF industry should leverage digitalisation to further enhance member satisfaction were also shared.Our heartfelt thanks to Rainbow Pan, Taosha Wang, and Sunny Tsang for exchanging deep insights and creating industry synergies in this thought-provoking event with the common goal to shape a better future for Hong Kong's pension landscape.

On 14th March 2024, the Pension Schemes Association (PSA) hosted a cocktail reception which brought MPF providers, experts, and stakeholders together to network and forge stronger collaborations amidst evolving economic conditions. The event underscored the importance of working hand in hand to achieve the common goal of healthier, financially secure, and better retirement outcomes for all.    The event began with a welcome address by Ms. Rainbow Pan, Chairperson of PSA who introduced the special guests from MPFA, including Managing Director Mr. Cheng Yan-chee, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Executive Director Mr. Wallace Lau, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director Ms. Cynthia Hui, Executive Director (Policy) Mr. Eric Cheng, Director (Supervision)  Ms. Ginni Wong, Director (Enforcement))  Ms. Cynthia Li, CEO of eMPF Mr. Eric Lui.  She reiterated the PSA’s purpose and vision, and its pledge to enrich public awareness of the MPF system and its role in helping members of the workforce achieve their desired retirement.   Besides partnership, innovation is also vital to ensuring the MPF system can fulfil public and industry interests. MPFA Managing Director, Mr. Cheng, shared that the MPFA will collaborate with various stakeholders, including labour unions, NGOs, and district bodies, to ensure the inclusion of non-digital savvy scheme members such as seniors and grassroots residents, as well as those with special needs. PSA will cooperate with the MPFA to promote the eMPF platform to the public, empowering working adults to proactively manage their financial futures. Offering unparalleled convenience and transparency, eMPF will allow users to make informed decisions and adapt their investments to align with evolving financial goals.   That said, to fully reap the benefits of these initiatives, efficient communication and the effective delivery of key messages are essential. According to Mr. Cheng, MPFA will roll out promotional and educational activities, including APIs and media interviews, to enhance public awareness of the eMPF Platform. It will also organise training sessions for HR practitioners and provide CPD courses for intermediaries. To support the MPFA’s efforts, PSA will actively recruit MPF sponsors and industry stakeholders to represent the voice of the industry. Rainbow thanked BOCI-Prudential Trustee Limited, BCT Financial Limited for joining PSA and China Asset Management (HK) Ltd as corporate members, strengthening the association’s reach to amplify its impact and influence.   Thank you to all our members and partners! Let’s keep up the positive momentum and build a brighter retirement future for all Hong Kong people!