RegTech Association of Hong Kong

What RegTech Association of Hong Kong does

The RegTech Association of Hong Kong (RTAHK) is an independent, not-for-profit association founded in 2019 by a community of RegTech startups and partners to promote and accelerate RegTech adoption in Hong Kong. It operates as a neutral, community-led platform that serves four stakeholder categories: RegTech Users (regulated entities under HKMA, SFC, and Insurance Authority), RegTech Creators (startups and technology providers), Regulators, and RegTech Supporters. The association is governed by a Board of Directors and operationalised through 9 committees covering membership, communications, education, partnerships, investment, research, events, funding, and overseas affairs.

Its core offerings include tiered membership programs (with the RegTech Users category offered free of charge to regulated entities), the RegTech Adoption Series of hybrid events, industry working groups by market segment, and the Enterprise Knowledge Platform implemented in November 2021 for digital member engagement. The platform provides one-to-one video conferencing with transcription, shared dashboards, and notice boards to connect Users and Creators. The association also produces research publications including the Hong Kong RegTech Map and the HKUST RegTech Manpower Study, and delivers training programmes in partnership with HKSFPA and FSTB.

The business model is membership- and sponsorship-funded, with annual fees for Individual and Corporate members, corporate partnerships and sponsorships (from sponsors such as Cyberport, InvestHK, and Moment Fintech), and revenue from events and training programmes. Distribution relies on direct membership enrolment, regional industry events (Hong Kong FinTech Week, Singapore FinTech Festival, Post Trade Asia), webinars, and an online digital platform. Cross-border collaboration is established with RegTech Association Australia and Austrade, and the association is expanding its international footprint across Asia Pacific.

Name

RegTech Association of Hong Kong

Legal name

REGTECH ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG LIMITED

Website

https://regtech.org.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The RegTech Association of Hong Kong is a not-for-profit industry association founded in 2019 that connects RegTech startups, regulated financial institutions, and Hong Kong regulators through membership programs, working groups, events, and an Enterprise Knowledge Platform to accelerate RegTech adoption.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RegTech Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Automation (FinCEN/CTR/SAR, EMIR/MiFID, etc.) (FSAGAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

KYC/KYB & Customer Onboarding (CIP, beneficial ownership, screening) (FSAGAFAB), GRC, Policy Management & Controls Testing (SOX/ICFR, audit management) (FSAGAFAM), Risk Scoring, Decisioning & Orchestration (rules, ML, workflow) (FSAGAFAF), Identity Verification & Digital ID (IDV, eIDAS, biometrics) (FSAGAFAA), Regulatory Compliance Management (RegTech) (BPAEAPAB)

Keywords

• Regulatory technology association
• Compliance industry network
• Fintech community building
• Regtech knowledge platform
• Financial services compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Cyberport

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The association generates revenue through membership fees. Individual and corporate memberships are available. RegTech Users membership category is offered free of charge to regulated entities to drive adoption and ecosystem development.
2. Partnership and Sponsorship: Corporate partners and institutions that are not members but support the association, fund members, and contribute to sustainable future operations.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from events, training programmes, and educational initiatives in collaboration with regulators and industry bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The RegTech Association of Hong Kong (RTAHK) is an independent, not-for-profit industry association that promotes and accelerates RegTech adoption in Hong Kong. It offers tiered membership categories (RegTech Users, RegTech Creators, Regulators, RegTech Supporters), hosts hybrid events including the RegTech Adoption Series, runs industry working groups for banks, securities firms, insurers and payments providers, operates an Enterprise Knowledge Platform for member engagement, and produces industry research including the Hong Kong RegTech Map and HKUST-partnered manpower studies.

Product overview

The RegTech Association of Hong Kong operates as an independent, not-for-profit industry association rather than a commercial product company. Its offerings center on membership programs connecting RegTech startups, creators, regulated entities, and regulators through the Enterprise Knowledge Platform and Industry Working Groups. The association organizes the RegTech Adoption Series of hybrid events and produces research publications including the Hong Kong RegTech Map. The membership structure includes free RegTech User membership for regulated entities under HKMA, SFC, and IA supervision, alongside paid categories for RegTech Creators, Regulators, and RegTech Supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Categories Tiered membership program including RegTech Users (free for regulated entities under HKMA, SFC, and Insurance Authority), RegTech Creators, Regulators, and RegTech Supporters, providing access to events, working groups, content, member portal, and direct vendor connection.
• RegTech Adoption Series Hybrid events discussing core pillars of RegTech adoption including success stories, industry-specific use cases, and networking sessions for organizations from major institutions to small corporates.
• Enterprise Knowledge Platform Digital platform connecting stakeholders through one-to-one video-conference capability with transcription, sharing of reference materials, shared dashboards, and notice boards for content contribution, governed by strict data and access protocols.
• Research and Publications Industry research including Hong Kong RegTech Map surveys, HKUST-partnered RegTech Development reports, and RegTech Manpower Study to support Hong Kong's development as a fintech hub.

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry expanded 10x in 5 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022FSTB launched the Financial Practitioners FinTech Training Programme 2022 – Incentive Scheme. The RegTech Association of Hong Kong assists in organizing training courses and awareness-boosting events for HKSFPA members under this programme.
• Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022HKSFPA invited the RegTech Association of Hong Kong to assist in organizing a series of training courses and events for their member community as part of the Financial Practitioners FinTech Training Programme 2022. The partnership delivered 8 training classes and 10 expert sharing webinars reaching 3,780+ attendees.
• Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2022Austrade collaborated with the RegTech Association of Hong Kong and RegTech Association Australia to host a webinar on 'Latest Developments in RegTech and Business Opportunities in Hong Kong' for Australian companies exploring the Hong Kong RegTech market.
• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022The association supports HKUST Business School in conducting research on RegTech development in Hong Kong. This includes the Regtech Manpower Study (March 2022) and reports on 'Regtech Development in Hong Kong: Challenges and Recommendations' and 'Talent as a Fuel for Growth'. The partnership involves online surveys and focus group discussions with the Hong Kong RegTech Community.
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021The RegTech User membership category was established to help regulated entities under HKMA engage with other market participants at an industry level. HKMA's two-year roadmap to promote RegTech adoption aligns with the association's mission.
• Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association collaborates with SFC-regulated entities through its RegTech User membership category. SFC represents Hong Kong's securities and futures regulators participating in association activities and training programmes.
• RegTech Association AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border collaboration between RegTech associations for international knowledge sharing and market access between Hong Kong and Australia.
• CyberportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyberport supported the association's 2020 industry-wide research and survey, and sponsors RegTech events and initiatives. Cyberport also provides recognition and support for member startups.
• InvestHKmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestHK supported the association's 2020 industry-wide research and survey on Hong Kong RegTech landscape.
• Moment FintechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoment Fintech, Asia's first ESG-focused fintech and regtech accelerator and venture builder, supported the association's 2020 research and survey. Founding advisor David Liu serves on the association's board.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Cyberport Hong Kong: Government-backed digital tech hub that sponsors and supports the association. Comparable in mission to nurture Hong Kong's digital/fintech ecosystem, though it operates as a startup incubator rather than a RegTech-specific body.
• InvestHK: Hong Kong government investment promotion agency. Partnered on the 2020 RegTech Map research and serves as an enabling ecosystem participant for the association.
• ASIFMA (Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association): Regional trade association for capital markets with overlapping events (Post Trade Asia, ABS Asia) and shared regulatory engagement. Functions as a partner/ecosystem participant rather than a direct RegTech association.
• Moment Fintech: Asia's first ESG-focused fintech and RegTech accelerator and venture builder. Founded by association board director David Liu; functions as an enabling ecosystem participant and a source of ESG-RegTech pipeline for the association.

Regional players

• Singapore FinTech Association: Singapore's main fintech industry association with overlapping scope across RegTech, fintech, and adjacent categories. Both associations participate in Singapore FinTech Festival, and SFA represents a competing regional hub for the same audience.
• FinTech Association of Japan: National fintech industry association in another major Asia-Pacific financial centre. Comparable role as a convening body for fintech/RegTech vendors, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Hong Kong FinTech Association (HKFTA): Hong Kong's broader fintech industry association that overlaps with RTAHK in serving fintech vendors and regulated entities in Hong Kong, but with a wider remit beyond RegTech.

Direct peers

• UK Finance (formerly UK RegTech Association): The UK was the first jurisdiction to formalize a RegTech-specific industry association; it merged into UK Finance in 2022. It is a direct comparable in mission (RegTech ecosystem building) and serves as a global reference model.
• RegTech for Regulators Accelerator (R2A): Global accelerator program focused on helping financial regulators adopt RegTech solutions. Operates in adjacent ecosystem-building space with similar stakeholder model (regulators + tech providers).
• RegTech Association of Australia: The most direct peer; an industry association with the same name structure, mission, and ecosystem-building role for RegTech in Australia. The two associations have an explicit cross-border collaboration partnership and host joint webinars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regtech-association-of-hong-kong

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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