Prudent’s Director of Corporate Advisory, Aaron, Invited to Speak at "AI Asset Manager Workshop": Deciphering the New Era of Virtual Asset Regulation

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Web3 technologies are deeply integrating, financial professionals are facing unprecedented regulatory challenges. On January 26, 2026, Aaron, Director of Corporate Advisory at Prudent, was invited as a guest speaker for the "AI Asset Manager Workshop (CPT Certified)" hosted by the Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA). During the session, Aaron shared the latest regulatory pulses in the Virtual Asset (VA) sector with a group of financial elites and asset managers.

Expert Perspective: In-Depth Guidance on Virtual Asset Regulations

As a key part of the curriculum, Aaron leveraged his extensive experience in corporate advisory to provide participants with a comprehensive and forward-looking introduction to the VA regulatory framework and the latest policy updates. Throughout this professional training course, Aaron’s insights served as a foundational pillar for participants to understand the legal boundaries surrounding asset tokenization and AI applications.

Key highlights of the session included:

• Introduction to the VA Regulatory Framework: A detailed explanation of Hong Kong’s regulatory structure under the VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) licensing regime, helping traditional asset managers seamlessly transition into the virtual asset space.

• Latest Policy Updates: An in-depth analysis of recent policy directions from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and other regulatory bodies regarding stablecoins, Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, and custodial services.

• Compliance Practical Guidance: Exploring how firms can ensure they meet stringent compliance requirements, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, and internal control processes while utilizing AI for asset allocation and risk analysis.

Professional Synergy: Smart Compliance Driven by AI

Supported by the Cyberport Academy, the workshop covered multiple dimensions ranging from AI technical applications to asset management strategies. Aaron’s regulatory analysis complemented the practical AI applications taught in the course, highlighting the critical importance of aligning technological innovation with legal compliance.

Prudent continues to stand at the forefront of fintech compliance. We believe that through continuous professional knowledge sharing, we can empower Hong Kong’s financial industry to build a more competitive and compliant virtual asset investment environment in the age of AI.

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