（Hong Kong, 16.04.2025) Raffles Family Office has taken a decisive step into the regulated digital asset space with the launch of its first actively managed cryptocurrency fund, through its licensed Hong Kong entity, Raffles Assets Management (HK) Co. Limited (RAMHK). The move follows approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to expand RAMHK’s business scope to include portfolio management involving virtual assets.
Available exclusively to Professional Investors, the open-ended fund provides diversified exposure to leading liquid cryptocurrencies, combining long-term portfolio growth potential with dynamic asset allocation. The strategy is designed to go beyond single-asset products such as Bitcoin ETFs, instead offering a managed solution that fits into broader wealth and succession planning frameworks.
“This fund arrives at a pivotal time,” said William Chow, Deputy Group CEO of Raffles Family Office and Responsible Officer of RAMHK. “Our clients—ranging from traditional wealth holders to crypto-native investors—have long recognised the importance of digital assets, but often lack access to experienced managers they can trust. We’ve developed this fund to fill that gap with a professionally structured, institutionally managed offering.”
The fund is denominated in US dollars and fully integrated with RAMHK’s wider investment platform, offering clients a streamlined solution to include digital assets within their overall portfolio strategy. According to Chow, the initiative reflects the firm’s belief that digital assets are now a “strategic component” of modern wealth preservation and growth.
Founded in Asia and with headquarters in both Hong Kong and Singapore, Raffles Family Office serves a growing number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families across the region. The firm is known for its bespoke, cross-border investment solutions and maintains a presence in key financial hubs including Shanghai, Taipei and Bangkok.
In recent years, the Hong Kong SAR government has expressed its ambition to build a competitive and attractive environment for global family offices and asset owners. Policy tools such as the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme have been enhanced, with new measures effective from March 1, 2025, that ease net asset assessment rules for applicants. Under the revised scheme, applicants now need only to demonstrate a beneficial ownership of assets valued at HKD 30 million or more for a continuous six-month period—down from the previous two-year requirement.
The launch of this digital asset fund not only expands RFO’s service offering but also signals a growing institutional appetite for regulated crypto investment vehicles in Asia’s private wealth sector. It comes at a time when Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global digital asset hub, offering regulated access for professional investors amid increasing scrutiny of unlicensed platforms.
As artificial intelligence reshapes global finance and digital assets gain institutional traction, Hong Kong has accelerated efforts to build a regulated and robust ecosystem for virtual asset investment. With dual headquarters in Hong Kong and Singapore, Raffles Family Office operates as a multi-family office serving clients across key Asian markets including Shanghai, Taipei, and Bangkok. RFO is dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of wealth management services tailored for ultra-high net worth individuals and families.
