Hong Kong $196 Billion Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) Approves Active ETF Products as Permissible Asset Class But Limited to 10% of Individual MPF Total Investments
26th March 2026 | Hong Kong
Hong Kong $196 billion Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) has approved active ETF products as permissible asset class, but limited to 10% of individual MPF total investments. In 2026 March, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) announced new pension savings platform eMPF fee will be reduced to 0.29% (29 bps) from current 0.37% (37 bps) starting 1st April 2026. In 2025 December, Hong Kong new pension savings platform eMPF is expected to help 4.75 million members save $6.4 billion in fees with decrease of 378 investment funds fees from 0.58% to 0.2% to 0.25% fee range (Already decreased to 0.37% & will decreased to 0.3% in 2026). Hong Kong new eMPF allows members single system access via smartphones, tablets & desktop computers. The new eMPF platform is built & operated by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li PCCW Solutions & Singapore iFast. In 2025 December, Hong Kong pension fund Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) with $196 billion (HKD 1.5 trillion assets) celebrated the 25th year anniversary since founding in 2000 (1/12/20), and reports +15% net investment return in 2025 YTD. Funds Annualized Performance Since 2000: Equity Fund +5%, Mixed Assets Fund +4.5%, Bond Fund +1.9%, Guaranteed Fund +1.2%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +1% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +0.9%, Default Investment Strategy Core Accumulation Fund +6.9%. Share of Total MPF Assets: Equity Fund 46%, Mixed Assets Fund +34%, Bond Fund 4%, Guaranteed Fund 5%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) 11% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) <0.5%. In 2025 October, Hong Kong pension fund Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) reported $196 billion (HKD 1.53 trillion) AUM in 2025 Q3. MPFA Funds 12-Month Performance: Equity Fund +18.8%, Mixed Assets Fund +10.6%, Bond Fund +1.5%, Guaranteed Fund +2.6%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +2.5% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +1.9%. Default Investment Strategy 12-Month Performance: Core Accumulation Fund +9.8% & Age 65 Plus Fund +3.4%. In 2025 July, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) reported $178 billion AUM, and around 125,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 1 million ($127,000) & 25,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 2 million ($254,000). MPF Core Accumulation Fund reported +6.5% annualized return & Age 65 Plus Fund +2.4% annualized return. Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) was launched in 2000 (1/12/2000), and has around 4.75 million members. In 2025 June, Hong Kong new pension savings platform eMPF users have reported glitches including login problems, error messages, missing fund information & order placement problems. Hong Kong MPF has $165 billion (HKD 1.3 trillion) AUM. In 2025 January, Hong Kong retirement fund Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF, $165 billion / HKD 1.29 trillion AUM) reported +8.82% return in 2024 with $13.1 billion investment gain. MPF was launched in 2020, and has 4.75 million members. In 2024 April, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) with $139 billion AUM (HKD 1.09 trillion) reported +2.6% annualized return since inception in 2000, and Money Market Fund return of +3.7% in last 12 months, Equity Fund -0.6%, Mixed Asset Funds +4.9% & Bond Fund +0.6% in the last 12 months. Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) has a total of 4.75 million members. Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) – The MPF System is set up to help Hong Kong’s workforce save up for their retirement. It is an important part of Hong Kong’s retirement protection framework. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (MPFSO) was enacted in 1995 and supplemented by subsidiary legislation in 1998, 1999 and 2000 respectively. The MPF System was launched in December 2000. Except for exempt persons, employees and self-employed persons aged 18 to 64 are required to join an MPF scheme under the MPFSO. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is a statutory body established under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (MPFSO).
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Hong Kong New Pension Savings Platform eMPF Fee Reduced to 0.29% (29 bps) from Current 0.37% (37 bps) Starting 1st April 2026, Help 4.75 Million Members Save $6.4 Billion in Fees with Decrease of 378 Investment Funds Fees from 0.58% to 0.2% to 0.25% Fee Range (Already Decreased to 0.37% & Will Decreased to 0.3% in 2026, eMPF Allows Members Single System Access via Smartphones, Tablets & Desktop Computers, New eMPF Platform is Built & Operated by Hong Kong Billionaire Richard Li PCCW Solutions & Singapore iFast
26th March 2026 – Hong Kong new pension savings platform eMPF fee will be reduced to 0.29% (29 bps) from current 0.37% (37 bps) starting 1st April 2026. Announcement (24/3/26): “The Financial Secretary has approved the eMPF Platform (eMPF) fee for the 2026-27 financial year. Effective 1 April 2026, the fee charged by eMPF will be reduced from the current 37 basis points (bps) (0.37%) of the assets under management of an MPF scheme to 29 bps (0.29%), representing a fee reduction of 21.6% to directly benefit all MPF scheme members. MPFA and eMPF Company Chairman Mrs Ayesha Macpherson Lau welcomed the Financial Secretary’s approval of the proposal to further reduce eMPF fee. She noted that since the launch of eMPF to handle MPF scheme administration work, owing to its standardized, streamlined and automated design, along with the non-profit operational model of the eMPF Company, it has already reduced fees from an average of 58 bps to 37 bps, which will be further lowered to 29 bps, representing a reduction by half of the MPF scheme administration fee previously charged by trustees.” In 2025 December, Hong Kong new pension savings platform eMPF is expected to help 4.75 million members save $6.4 billion in fees with decrease of 378 investment funds fees from 0.58% to 0.2% to 0.25% fee range (Already decreased to 0.37% & will decreased to 0.3% in 2026). Hong Kong new eMPF allows members single system access via smartphones, tablets & desktop computers. The new eMPF platform is built & operated by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li PCCW Solutions & Singapore iFast. In 2025 December, Hong Kong pension fund Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) with $196 billion (HKD 1.5 trillion assets) celebrated the 25th year anniversary since founding in 2000 (1/12/20), and reports +15% net investment return in 2025 YTD. Funds Annualized Performance Since 2000: Equity Fund +5%, Mixed Assets Fund +4.5%, Bond Fund +1.9%, Guaranteed Fund +1.2%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +1% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +0.9%, Default Investment Strategy Core Accumulation Fund +6.9%. Share of Total MPF Assets: Equity Fund 46%, Mixed Assets Fund +34%, Bond Fund 4%, Guaranteed Fund 5%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) 11% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) <0.5%. In 2025 October, Hong Kong pension fund Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) reported $196 billion (HKD 1.53 trillion) AUM in 2025 Q3. MPFA Funds 12-Month Performance: Equity Fund +18.8%, Mixed Assets Fund +10.6%, Bond Fund +1.5%, Guaranteed Fund +2.6%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +2.5% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +1.9%. Default Investment Strategy 12-Month Performance: Core Accumulation Fund +9.8% & Age 65 Plus Fund +3.4%. In 2025 July, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) reported $178 billion AUM, and around 125,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 1 million ($127,000) & 25,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 2 million ($254,000). MPF Core Accumulation Fund reported +6.5% annualized return & Age 65 Plus Fund +2.4% annualized return. Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) was launched in 2000 (1/12/2000), and has around 4.75 million members. In 2025 June, Hong Kong new pension savings platform eMPF users have reported glitches including login problems, error messages, missing fund information & order placement problems. Hong Kong MPF has $165 billion (HKD 1.3 trillion) AUM. In 2025 January, Hong Kong retirement fund Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF, $165 billion / HKD 1.29 trillion AUM) reported +8.82% return in 2024 with $13.1 billion investment gain. MPF was launched in 2020, and has 4.75 million members. In 2024 April, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) with $139 billion AUM (HKD 1.09 trillion) reported +2.6% annualized return since inception in 2000, and Money Market Fund return of +3.7% in last 12 months, Equity Fund -0.6%, Mixed Asset Funds +4.9% & Bond Fund +0.6% in the last 12 months. Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) has a total of 4.75 million members. Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) – The MPF System is set up to help Hong Kong’s workforce save up for their retirement. It is an important part of Hong Kong’s retirement protection framework. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (MPFSO) was enacted in 1995 and supplemented by subsidiary legislation in 1998, 1999 and 2000 respectively. The MPF System was launched in December 2000. Except for exempt persons, employees and self-employed persons aged 18 to 64 are required to join an MPF scheme under the MPFSO. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is a statutory body established under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (MPFSO).
Hong Kong New Pension Savings Platform eMPF Expects to Help 4.75 Million Members Save $6.4 Billion in Fees with Decrease of 378 Investment Funds Fees from 0.58% to 0.2% to 0.25% Fee Range (Already Decreased to 0.37% & Will Decreased to 0.3% in 2026, eMPF Allows Members Single System Access via Smartphones, Tablets & Desktop Computers, New eMPF Platform is Built & Operated by Hong Kong Billionaire Richard Li PCCW Solutions & Singapore iFast
16th December – Hong Kong new pension savings platform eMPF is expected to help 4.75 million members save $6.4 billion in fees with decrease of 378 investment funds fees from 0.58% to 0.2% to 0.25% fee range (Already decreased to 0.37% & will decreased to 0.3% in 2026). Hong Kong new eMPF allows members single system access via smartphones, tablets & desktop computers. The new eMPF platform is built & operated by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li PCCW Solutions & Singapore iFast. In 2025 December, Hong Kong pension fund Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) with $196 billion (HKD 1.5 trillion assets) celebrated the 25th year anniversary since founding in 2000 (1/12/20), and reports +15% net investment return in 2025 YTD. Funds Annualized Performance Since 2000: Equity Fund +5%, Mixed Assets Fund +4.5%, Bond Fund +1.9%, Guaranteed Fund +1.2%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +1% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +0.9%, Default Investment Strategy Core Accumulation Fund +6.9%. Share of Total MPF Assets: Equity Fund 46%, Mixed Assets Fund +34%, Bond Fund 4%, Guaranteed Fund 5%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) 11% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) <0.5%. In 2025 October, Hong Kong pension fund Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) reported $196 billion (HKD 1.53 trillion) AUM in 2025 Q3. MPFA Funds 12-Month Performance: Equity Fund +18.8%, Mixed Assets Fund +10.6%, Bond Fund +1.5%, Guaranteed Fund +2.6%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +2.5% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +1.9%. Default Investment Strategy 12-Month Performance: Core Accumulation Fund +9.8% & Age 65 Plus Fund +3.4%. In 2025 July, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) reported $178 billion AUM, and around 125,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 1 million ($127,000) & 25,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 2 million ($254,000). MPF Core Accumulation Fund reported +6.5% annualized return & Age 65 Plus Fund +2.4% annualized return. Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) was launched in 2000 (1/12/2000), and has around 4.75 million members. In 2025 June, Hong Kong new pension savings platform eMPF users have reported glitches including login problems, error messages, missing fund information & order placement problems. Hong Kong MPF has $165 billion (HKD 1.3 trillion) AUM. In 2025 January, Hong Kong retirement fund Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF, $165 billion / HKD 1.29 trillion AUM) reported +8.82% return in 2024 with $13.1 billion investment gain. MPF was launched in 2020, and has 4.75 million members. In 2024 April, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) with $139 billion AUM (HKD 1.09 trillion) reported +2.6% annualized return since inception in 2000, and Money Market Fund return of +3.7% in last 12 months, Equity Fund -0.6%, Mixed Asset Funds +4.9% & Bond Fund +0.6% in the last 12 months. Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) has a total of 4.75 million members. Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) – The MPF System is set up to help Hong Kong’s workforce save up for their retirement. It is an important part of Hong Kong’s retirement protection framework. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (MPFSO) was enacted in 1995 and supplemented by subsidiary legislation in 1998, 1999 and 2000 respectively. The MPF System was launched in December 2000. Except for exempt persons, employees and self-employed persons aged 18 to 64 are required to join an MPF scheme under the MPFSO. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is a statutory body established under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (MPFSO).
Hong Kong $196 Billion Pension Fund MPFA Celebrates 25th Year Anniversary Since Founding in 2000 (1/12/20) & Reports +15% Net Investment Return in 2025 YTD, Funds Annualized Performance Since 2000: Equity Fund +5%, Mixed Assets Fund +4.5%, Bond Fund +1.9%, Guaranteed Fund +1.2%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +1% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +0.9%, Default Investment Strategy Core Accumulation Fund +6.9%, Share of Total MPF Assets: Equity Fund 46%, Mixed Assets Fund +34%, Bond Fund 4%, Guaranteed Fund 5%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) 11% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) <0.5%
10th December – Hong Kong pension fund Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) with $196 billion (HKD 1.5 trillion assets) celebrates the 25th year anniversary since founding in 2000 (1/12/20), and reports +15% net investment return in 2025 YTD. Funds Annualized Performance Since 2000: Equity Fund +5%, Mixed Assets Fund +4.5%, Bond Fund +1.9%, Guaranteed Fund +1.2%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +1% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +0.9%, Default Investment Strategy Core Accumulation Fund +6.9%. Share of Total MPF Assets: Equity Fund 46%, Mixed Assets Fund +34%, Bond Fund 4%, Guaranteed Fund 5%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) 11% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) <0.5%. Announcement (9/12/25): “MPFA Chairman Mrs Ayesha Macpherson Lau published her blog post today (9 December), highlighting that 1 December marks the 25th anniversary of the MPF System. Thanks to the concerted efforts of both employers and employees, MPF total assets have grown to $1.5 trillion, with a year-to-date net investment return of about 15%. Before the implementation of MPF, only about one-third of Hong Kong’s workforce had some form of retirement protection. With the implementation of MPF System, nearly 100% of the workforce is now covered by retirement protection. As at end-October this year, all fund types had recorded positive annualized investment returns since the inception of MPF System. Equity Funds and Mixed Assets Funds, together accounting for 80% of total MPF assets, have, on average, recorded cumulative net returns of 240% and 200%, or annualized net returns of 5% and 4.5%, respectively, both exceeding the annualized inflation rate of 1.8% for the same period … … In addition to mandatory contributions, there was an increasing number of employees and employers making voluntary contributions. In the first three quarters of this year, voluntary contributions accounted for 25% of total MPF contributions, nearly double the proportion recorded during the same period a decade ago. This reflects growing public confidence in the MPF as a tool for enhancing retirement reserves … … She added that the default investment strategy (DIS, “funds for lazy people”), launched in 2017, is prudently designed with a diversified investment approach and fee caps. Its value-for-money features help increase retirement reserves. Since its launch, the Core Accumulation Fund under DIS has recorded, on average, an annualized net return of 6.9%, exceeding the annualized inflation rate of 1.8% for the same period. This is a heartening achievement. With MPF schemes joining the eMPF Platform (eMPF), the DIS fee cap needs to be reduced further, contributing to higher net investment returns … … eMPF, which commenced operation in June last year, is the most significant reform since the implementation of MPF. It streamlines, automates and digitalizes the administration processes of MPF, enabling employees to manage their MPF with greater ease and efficiency. As more MPF schemes join eMPF, the impact of fee reductions has become increasingly evident. Once an MPF scheme joins the platform, its administration fee must not exceed the prevailing fee of 37 basis points (0.37%) charged by eMPF. Over 10 million scheme member accounts will benefit from these fee reductions, accounting for more than 90% of the total number of scheme member accounts. Mrs Lau expressed strong confidence that administration fees will further reduce in the future, benefiting all scheme members. Mrs Lau stated that after a quarter of a century, MPFA’s foundational mission remains unchanged and it will continue to uphold its commitment to building an ‘MPF for a better future’ for the working population. Looking ahead, MPFA will continue to pursue a range of initiatives, including implementing MPF Full Portability, promoting voluntary contributions, raising the minimum and maximum relevant income levels for MPF contributions, and enhancing DIS.” In 2025 October, Hong Kong pension fund Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) reported $196 billion (HKD 1.53 trillion) AUM in 2025 Q3. MPFA Funds 12-Month Performance: Equity Fund +18.8%, Mixed Assets Fund +10.6%, Bond Fund +1.5%, Guaranteed Fund +2.6%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +2.5% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +1.9%. Default Investment Strategy 12-Month Performance: Core Accumulation Fund +9.8% & Age 65 Plus Fund +3.4%. In 2025 July, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) reported $178 billion AUM, and around 125,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 1 million ($127,000) & 25,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 2 million ($254,000). MPF Core Accumulation Fund reported +6.5% annualized return & Age 65 Plus Fund +2.4% annualized return. Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) was launched in 2000 (1/12/2000), and has around 4.75 million members.
Hong Kong Pension Fund MPFA Reports $196 Billion AUM in 2025 Q3, Funds 12-Month Performance: Equity Fund +18.8%, Mixed Assets Fund +10.6%, Bond Fund +1.5%, Guaranteed Fund +2.6%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +2.5% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +1.9%, Default Investment Strategy 12-Month Performance: Core Accumulation Fund +9.8% & Age 65 Plus Fund +3.4%
7th October – Hong Kong pension fund Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) has reported $196 billion (HKD 1.53 trillion) AUM in 2025 Q3. MPFA Funds 12-Month Performance: Equity Fund +18.8%, Mixed Assets Fund +10.6%, Bond Fund +1.5%, Guaranteed Fund +2.6%, Money Market Fund (Conservative) +2.5% & Money Market Fund (Non-Conservative) +1.9%. Default Investment Strategy 12-Month Performance: Core Accumulation Fund +9.8% & Age 65 Plus Fund +3.4%. In 2025 July, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) reported $178 billion AUM, and around 125,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 1 million ($127,000) & 25,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 2 million ($254,000). MPF Core Accumulation Fund reported +6.5% annualized return & Age 65 Plus Fund +2.4% annualized return. Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) was launched in 2000 (1/12/2000), and has around 4.75 million members.
Hong Kong MPFA Reports $178 Billion AUM, 125,000 MPF Accounts with > HKD 1 Million ($127,000) & 25,000 MPF Accounts with > HKD 2 Million ($254,000), Core Accumulation Fund +6.5% Annualized Return & Age 65 Plus Fund +2.4% Annualized Return, Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Launched in 2000 & Has 4.75 Million Members
27th July – Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPFA) has reported $178 billion AUM, and around 125,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 1 million ($127,000) & 25,000 MPF accounts with > HKD 2 million ($254,000). MPF Core Accumulation Fund reported +6.5% annualized return & Age 65 Plus Fund +2.4% annualized return. Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) was launched in 2000 (1/12/2000), and has around 4.75 million members.
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