Clifford Chance advises CSOP Asset Management on successful launch of CSOP Gold ETF in Hong Kong

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised Hong Kong's leading Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) provider CSOP Asset Management on the successful launch and listing of CSOP Gold ETF on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

CSOP Gold ETF directly holds physical gold stored in Hong Kong and offers flexible cash or in kind (physical gold) creation and redemption, providing efficient Hong Kong–based gold bullion access. It opens up a new option for Hong Kong investors to allocate to gold.

Partner Rocky Mui and associate Michael Chan 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, "We are pleased to have advised CSOP Asset Management on the successful launch and listing of CSOP Gold ETF, a product that is closely aligned with Hong Kong's development strategy. The product enables both trading and storage activities to take place in Hong Kong, contributing to more stable and efficient gold and commodity trading in the region."