Core Insights - Standard Chartered Hong Kong conducted a survey under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's "Digital HKD+" project to assess high-net-worth investors' engagement with digital assets, revealing a growing demand for such investment products [1][2] - The survey indicated that nearly 80% of respondents are interested in participating in digital asset investments within the next 12 months, with over 30% already owning digital assets [1] - Wealthier clients show greater confidence in diversifying investments through digital assets, with most starting with small investments, allocating 20% or less of their portfolios to this asset class [1] Investment Behavior - Respondents who have invested in digital assets use an average of 2.5 investment platforms, indicating a preference for diversification and familiarity with different platforms [1] - Key barriers to investment include product price volatility, platform security, and a lack of relevant knowledge [1] Future Developments - Standard Chartered Hong Kong completed the first phase of the "Digital HKD" offline payment test last year and is exploring the feasibility of allowing investors to purchase tokenized assets directly through digital HKD or tokenized deposits for transaction settlements [1] - The bank plans to launch virtual asset ETF trading services in November, aiming to provide clients with more diversified asset allocation and financial options [2]
渣打：四分之三高端客户有意涉足数码资产 11月将推出虚拟资产ETF交易服务