HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Forthright Securities Company Limited (“Forthright Securities”), a subsidiary of JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (9636.HK), showcased its newly upgraded multi-asset allocation platform at Bitcoin Asia 2026, Asia’s largest Bitcoin conference. With more than a decade of presence in Hong Kong, Forthright Securities’ participation marks its formal entry into virtual assets as a licensed brokerage, extending its “One Account, Invest Globally” service commitment — clients can now access unified allocation across traditional securities and virtual assets within a single account, without opening a separate account or switching platforms.
On the opening day of the conference, Richard Zhengwei He, CEO of Forthright Financial and Forthright Securities, delivered a keynote address on the Genesis Stage, one of the key presentation stages at Bitcoin Asia, with an agenda spanning the institutionalisation of Bitcoin, next-generation crypto ETFs, real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation and other key topics. In his remarks, Richard shared how licensed brokerages are redefining digital asset services through an advisory-led approach — helping virtual assets evolve from mere “trading instruments” into a genuine component of clients’ long-term asset allocation frameworks. He also analysed Hong Kong’s development opportunities in digital assets as a global offshore wealth hub.
Building on these themes, Richard outlined Forthright Securities’ digital asset business practice as a next-generation internet brokerage in Hong Kong, addressing how mainstream institutions are entering the digital asset era, Hong Kong’s growth headroom in digital asset allocation, and how licensed brokerages — leveraging Type 1, Type 4 and Type 9 licences and virtual asset-related business qualifications — can integrate dedicated advisory, in-depth research and AI-Driven Investing through a single regulated account to help investors achieve comprehensive asset allocation.
Forthright Securities is also participating in the two-day event, hosting a booth in the main exhibition area where investors, media and industry professionals can experience the Forthright AI Investment Terminal and its end-to-end advisory services first-hand and engage directly with the Company’s research and advisory teams.
Richard Zhengwei He, CEO of Forthright Financial and Forthright Securities, said: “Traditional finance globally still allocates less than 1% to crypto assets. At the same time, Hong Kong has risen to become the world’s largest offshore wealth management centre, giving the city unique advantages in capturing the next wave of institutional capital allocation. If family offices and private wealth management institutions gradually move towards a 5% digital asset allocation target, the digital asset market is poised for significant growth potential.”
Richard Zhengwei He, CEO of Forthright Financial and Forthright Securities
Regulatory Conditions Mature as Investor Demand Grows in Parallel
As a next-generation internet brokerage, Forthright Securities has consistently emphasised that technology should serve people. This July, Forthright officially launched in-app virtual asset trading and the Forthright AI Investment Terminal at its flagship New Investment Experience Hub in Sheung Wan. Retail investors can trade BTC, ETH and SOL, while other tokens such as USDT, LINK, UNI and LTC are available to professional investors. Clients can hold virtual assets alongside Hong Kong and U.S. equities within the same account. Around this unified account experience, Forthright supports client allocation decisions through three core capabilities: Dedicated Advisory, offering one-on-one personalised asset allocation guidance; an in-depth research team delivering ongoing cross-asset market insights; and an AI-Driven Investing engine enabling data-driven, intelligent investment support. Forthright said its goal is to give clients both the efficiency of AI tools and the judgement and support of professional teams as they embrace this new asset class.
The rollout of these services follows the formal implementation of Hong Kong’s virtual asset licensing regime and stablecoin legislation, which have established a compliant pathway for licensed brokerages to offer related services to professional investors. As of April 2026, more than 200 corporations across Hong Kong had completed upgrades to their Type 1, Type 4 and Type 9 licences. Forthright Securities and Forthright Capital Management Limited simultaneously completed their licence condition upgrades in May 2026, making the group one of the few licensed financial institutions in Hong Kong to be concurrently approved for virtual asset business qualifications across Type 1, Type 4 and Type 9 regulated activities.
As the regulatory environment becomes clearer, high-net-worth individuals and family offices are increasingly seeking direct virtual asset holdings to avoid the tracking deviation and higher fees associated with crypto ETFs. Forthright Securities’ single-account model, which integrates virtual assets with traditional securities on one regulated platform, is well positioned to meet this demand, reflecting the deepening convergence of traditional finance and digital assets.
About Forthright Securities
Forthright Securities Company Limited (“Forthright Securities”) is a licensed brokerage under JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (9636.HK), holding SFC Type 1, 2, 4, and 5 licences along with virtual asset business qualifications. Driven by “AI + Advisory,” it is rooted in Hong Kong with a global investment outlook, and is committed to becoming a next-generation internet brokerage that better understands clients, delivers faster service, and provides stronger investment research in the AI era.
Forthright Securities (CE No.: BGP713) holds SFC licences for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 2 (Dealing in Futures Contracts), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 5 (Advising on Futures Contracts) regulated activities. Forthright Capital Management Limited (“Forthright Capital”) (CE No.: BEL626) holds SFC licences for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities. In May 2026, Forthright Securities and Forthright Capital simultaneously completed their licence condition upgrades, adding virtual asset-related business qualifications to their existing Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9 regulated activities. Forthright Wealth Management Limited holds general insurance and long-term insurance licences issued by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (Insurance Intermediary Licence No.: FB1459).
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