On August 18, 2026, Hong Kong Gold Exchange Trading System Limited (HKGXTS) officially announced its establishment. Focusing on the development of Hong Kong’s gold trading system and supporting fintech infrastructure, HKGXTS is committed to building a secure, stable, efficient and internationally capable gold trading technology and clearing platform, with the new system scheduled for trial operation in the first quarter of 2027. Guided by the Hong Kong SAR Government’s policy to develop an international gold trading hub, HKGXTS will actively support the construction and long-term development of Hong Kong’s gold industry.

From the launch of the Hong Kong Gold Exchange in 2025, to the expansion of gold warehousing facilities and the trial operation of the central gold clearing and settlement system in 2026, and now the incorporation of Hong Kong Gold Exchange Trading System Limited, Hong Kong is accelerating its pace of building an international gold trading hub. The development of such a hub is essential for Hong Kong to consolidate its status as a global financial centre, and Hong Kong’s gold market is poised to become a pivotal player in global gold market competition.

The rollout of a string of favourable policies amid Hong Kong’s drive to build an international gold trading hub has brought valuable historic opportunities for local gold institutions to deepen their industry presence and participate in the development of the global gold market. As one of the most influential trading platforms in Hong Kong’s gold market, UPWAY Global is rooted in Hong Kong, seizing the policy momentum. Based on law-abiding and compliant operations and driven by professional and efficient services, it proactively integrates into the construction of Hong Kong’s international gold trading hub, actively supports the development of the Hong Kong Gold Exchange, and works jointly to establish Hong Kong as a major trading centre for the Asian and global gold markets, consolidating its core position in the global gold trading landscape.

As an AA-class licensed member of the Hong Kong Gold Exchange, UPWAY Global has 16 years of experience in the global precious metals investment sector. It has always upheld the compliance requirements of Hong Kong’s financial regulatory authorities and established a standardized, intelligent and professional trading service system. Faced with the window of opportunity for Hong Kong to build an international gold trading hub, UPWAY Global continues to optimize the stability of its online trading system in terms of trading infrastructure, and has developed an industry-leading AI-powered trading system that caters to the precious metals trading demands of investors across different global time zones. In terms of service system upgrading, through refined, professional and efficient customer services, UPWAY Global keeps improving service quality, expanding its global client base, and contributing to attracting overseas participants to Hong Kong’s gold market.

Policy dividends for Hong Kong’s gold market continue to unfold. As a witness and participant in Hong Kong’s endeavor to build an international gold trading hub, UPWAY Global will remain rooted in Hong Kong while adopting a global outlook. Adhering to compliance as the bottom line, following policy guidance and taking the market as its foundation, it will further deepen its engagement in the precious metals investment sector, continuously enhance its international operational capabilities, fully integrate into the entire process of Hong Kong’s international gold trading hub construction, and help Hong Kong occupy a more prominent position in the global gold financial system.