Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Marks 10th Anniversary with Landmark Celebration in Dubai

The Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited (HKFA) celebrated its 10th anniversary in grand style with a Private Gala Dinner and Global Trust Summit held on December 12 in Dubai. The event marked the organization’s second global anniversary celebration, following Kuala Lumpur, and underscored HKFA’s accelerating international expansion bridging the wealth corridors of East and West.

In a historic first, HKFA became Asia’s first private wealth advisory firm specializing in private trust services to be featured on the giant screen of the Burj Khalifa. The moment symbolized a new chapter in the globalization of Hong Kong’s trust and wealth management expertise and highlighted the city’s growing influence within the global financial ecosystem.

The celebration brought together nearly 300 distinguished guests, including government representatives, business leaders, and high-net-worth individuals. Attendees included delegates from the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC Authority), Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (HKETO), Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Dubai Office, and Masryef Advisory Sdn. Bhd., all gathering to witness HKFA’s journey and future vision.

Reflecting on a decade of achievements, HKFA hosted a special awards presentation ceremony during the evening, presenting Certificates of Appreciation to key partners who have made outstanding contributions to strengthening the Hong Kong–Middle East wealth ecosystem.

The summit coincided with a major milestone in HKFA’s global strategy: the official opening of its Dubai office earlier that morning. The establishment of the Dubai presence represents a carefully planned expansion, built on years of cultivating the Middle East market and integrating into the local financial ecosystem. Through deep cooperation with regional financial institutions, HKFA has successfully introduced Hong Kong’s mature and robust trust and wealth management framework to local high-net-worth clients, earning strong market recognition.

At 8:10 p.m. Dubai time, the celebration reached its defining moment as HKFA’s emblem and 10th anniversary message illuminated the Burj Khalifa in a collective countdown. This historic debut made HKFA the first Asian trust institution to appear on the world’s tallest building, signaling global recognition of its professional strength and steady growth over the past decade.

The milestone sent a clear message to the international community: Hong Kong’s trust industry has become an indispensable force in global wealth management, and Hong Kong continues to stand firmly among the world’s leading international financial centers.

With the successful conclusion of its 10th Anniversary Private Gala Dinner and Global Trust Summit, HKFA’s global expansion has entered a new phase. Looking ahead, amid rapid fintech innovation and increasing asset globalization, the association reaffirmed its founding mission to provide reliable cross-border wealth management solutions for high-net-worth families and corporations worldwide, shaping a more secure and convenient future for trust and wealth management services.