A joint report released by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reveals that sales of non-exchange-traded investment products in Hong Kong reached a record HK$9.9 trillion, or approximately US$1.3 trillion, in 2025. This figure represents a significant 63% year-on-year increase in capital allocation to these specific financial instruments.

The surge in volume is attributed to a broader expansion of market participation. According to the survey, the number of individual investors who completed at least one transaction during the year climbed to over 1.6 million, marking a 33% increase compared to the prior period. These figures highlight a growing appetite for investment products that operate outside of traditional exchange-traded frameworks within the region.

While the report provides a clear quantitative overview of the market's expansion, it focuses primarily on the volume of transactions and the increase in the number of participants. The data reflects a robust period of activity for Hong Kong's financial sector, though the report does not detail the specific types of products driving this growth or the risk profiles associated with the increased investor participation.