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Can employee choice make Hong Kong's MPF loved?

As Hong Kong introduces employee choice to its Mandatory Provident Fund system, ensuring such choices are wise poses a big challenge.

Employee Choice Arrangement offers Hong Kongers a new right over how their pension assets are invested.

The move to allow Employee Choice Arrangement in Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund scheme is expected to drive down fees and cause smaller trustees to exit.

Hong Kong’s pensions regulator suggests money could be withdrawn for terminal illnesses, paving the way for future changes to the system.

Distributors in Hong Kong say it will take several years before the government’s proposed Employee Choice Arrangement will have any impact on market share.

The veteran politician turned civil servant will step up to the dais on March 17.

If Henry FanÆs contract is not renewed, what does that signal for reforming Hong KongÆs pension system?

Hong KongÆs pension funds do not appear to be panicking in the face of heavy losses, but few are in a position to capitalise; meanwhile, a crisis of confidence for MPF is brewing.

Delegates at yesterdayÆs seminar hosted by AsianInvestor outline priorities for improving the Mandatory Provident Fund retirement system in Hong Kong.

The MPF platform has reached a significant scale, says exec, following cuts from other providers.

The regulator now invites industry comments for its new rules on disclosing MPF fees and charges.