| Date | 26-27 January 2026 (Monday and Tuesday) |
| Location | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Organisers | The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Hong Kong Trade Development Council |
The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) is the region’s premier platform that brings together influential leaders from government, finance, and business communities globally for ground-breaking discussions and exchange of insights on the global economy from an Asian perspective. The AFF 2025 convened over 130 elite speakers from around the world and attracted over 3,600 visitors from 60 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Chinese Mainland delegations, participating for thought leadership and discussions while witnessing the latest fintech advancements, emerging business strategies, and expanding their professional networks.
As an integral part of the forum, the Deal-Making facilitates one-to-one meetings between sources of funds and sources of deals, enabling participants to meet with potential business partners from around the world. At AFF 2025, over 720 meetings were arranged for over 560 project owners and over 280 investors in various sectors, including fintech, environment, energy & clean tech, food & agriculture, healthcare tech, deep tech, infrastructure & real estate and more.
Fintech Showcase, InnoVenture Salon, FintechHK Startup Salon and other themed zones brought together over 140 exhibitors, including international financial institutions, technology companies, start-ups, investment promotion agencies, and sponsors, showcasing a wide range of financial innovations, advanced solutions, and revolutionary business ideas aimed at promoting business collaboration and empowering entrepreneurs and startups.
The success of AFF 2025 was brought by the guidance of AFF’s Honorary Advisors and the Steering Committee with a wealth of expertise.
- No more hiding behind old loopholes: The ECCTA establishes a universal standard for corporate criminal liability. Every organisation is now within its reach.
- Your personal exposure is real: As a director, you can now face claims for breach of duty if your organisation fails to prevent economic crime.
- Action is non-negotiable: You must have documented reasonable prevention procedures in place.
Why does this matter now? Global events have encouraged governments to act decisively. The UK authorities are cracking down on corporate crime. The result is rigorous regulation and heightened scrutiny.
How do you prepare?
In the session Alan Hughes and Mohammed Senousi breakdown the ECCTA’s impact and scope to deliver a roadmap for compliance.
- Assess your true risk exposure, beyond surface-level compliance.
- Undertake structural analysis, especially if your business operates across borders.
- Build direct lines of governance – don’t rely on intermediaries or assumptions.
- Treat training and prevention not as box-ticking exercises but as integral to your risk strategy.
At Vistra, we see regulation as an opportunity to build resilience into your organisation’s DNA. With the right support compliance becomes an advantage, not a burden.