FU SHEK FIN (02263): The Securities and Futures Commission has approved the application of Jiafuda Securities.

FU SHEK FIN (02263) announced that the Securities and Futures Commission has approved Jiafuda Securities' application on March 17, 2026, to provide virtual asset trading and/or advisory services as an intermediary under Category 1 (Securities Trading) regulated activities in accordance with the Securities and Futures Ordinance. The approval comes with certain conditions, including Jiafuda Securities providing virtual asset trading services through a comprehensive account arrangement set up with a virtual asset trading platform holding a license from the Securities and Futures Commission. The board welcomes the approval of the application by the Securities and Futures Commission and believes that expanding the business to provide virtual asset-related services is in line with the company's strategy, given the rapid development of global virtual assets and the recent support from the Hong Kong government. This will allow the company to offer a more diverse range of products and services to its clients. The board also believes that this will create opportunities for the group and promote synergies between different business lines, thereby expanding existing sources of revenue and exploring new revenue channels for the group.