Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance advises Premia Partners on successful launch of Asia’s first Saudi Arabia government Sukuk ETF in Hong Kong

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised Hong Kong's leading Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) provider Premia Partners on the successful launch and listing of Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF is Asia's first investment-grade government Sukuk ETF. It provides investors with access to Saudi Arabia's capital markets via Saudi Riyal denominated Saudi Exchange listed Sukuk securities issued by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and US Dollar denominated Sukuk issued by Saudi Arabia government and agencies issuers.

Rocky Mui, and team members Matthew Wan, Michael Chan, Phoebe Ho, and Connie Fung advised on the establishment of the ETF, preparation of the offering documents and regulatory processes with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Rocky said, "This landmark Sukuk ETF launch underscores Hong Kong's role in connecting international capital with emerging opportunities in the Middle East. With its robust regulatory framework and deep pools of capital, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned as a hub for innovative investment products. We are proud to have advised Premia Partners on bringing Asia's first investment-grade Sukuk ETF to market."