Hong Kong's MPF Authority Chairwoman, Lau Mak Ka-han, announced the completion of a review on MPF investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). According to ChainCatcher, the authority plans to continue evaluating the scope of MPF investments this year to include a wider range of investment products. Currently, MPF funds are permitted to invest in ETFs approved by the authority.
Lau further mentioned that with market developments, the next step is to explore the direction of MPF investments in gold ETFs. Additionally, the MPF Authority aims to complete a comprehensive review of the Default Investment Strategy (DIS) and formulate improvement recommendations by the end of 2026 to better meet the needs of plan members.