Causeway Securities is expanding into Asia-Pacific
Press Release
Causeway Securities secures SFC Approval-in-Principle for Hong Kong licence.
Structured Investments specialist adds Hong Kong hub to Belfast, London, EU, UAE, South Africa and US footprint.
BELFAST / HONG KONG, 9 September 2026 - Causeway Securities, the FCA-authorised structured investments specialist, today confirmed that the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted Approval-in-Principle to its subsidiary, Causeway Securities (HK) Limited. Full authorisation is expected imminently.
The approval marks Causeway Securities' entry into Asia-Pacific and its sixth market since the firm was founded in Belfast in 2016. Once licensed, Causeway Securities (HK) Limited will offer professional and institutional clients in the region access to a range of defined outcome investment strategies.
Conor O’Donnell, CEO of Causeway Securities Ltd said: “We are delighted to receive our SFC approval in principal and look forward to formally entering the region. With its robust regulatory framework and modern banking infrastructure, Hong Kong serves as the natural gateway to the wider Asia-Pacific region. Asia has led the way in technological advancements in the asset class and volumes consistently exceeded both the EU and Americas combined. The SFC’s approval marks an important milestone for Causeway Securities, and we have full confidence in our new Asia CEO, Edward Liu, and the team.”
“Asian institutional wealth managers, from brokers to sophisticated family offices, require two things above all: cutting-edge technology and a conflict-free partner," said Edward Liu, Asia CEO at Causeway Securities. "As a strictly independent, pure-play structured product specialist with no competing wealth management arm, we are fully aligned with our clients. To support the region's immense trade volumes, our fintech-driven approach provides a seamless, independent digital gateway to global issuers, allowing our partners to scale their structured product offerings with absolute confidence.”
About Causeway
Causeway Securities Ltd is an FCA-authorised brokerage specialising in structured investments headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a presence in London, South Africa, the UAE, the EU and the USA.
Causeway Securities Ltd was founded in 2016. It offers professional clients, such as credit unions, advisors, wealth companies, family offices and institutions, a wide range of structured investments from major global banks and administers the placement of those investments on their behalf.
Causeway Securities, LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Causeway Securities, LLC is affiliated with Causeway Securities and acts solely as distributor and/or selling agent and is not the issuer or guarantor of any structured note products.
Causeway Securities (Europe), Empresa de Investimento, S.A. is a public limited company incorporated in Portugal, with registered office at Praça Marquês de Pombal, 14, 1250-162 Lisbon, Portugal. Causeway Securities (Europe), Empresa de Investimento, S.A. is authorised and supervised by the Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM) as an investment firm (entity no. 208625) under the Portuguese Securities Code, the Portuguese Investment Firms Regime and applicable MiFID II legislation. This authorisation as an EU MiFID investment firm allows Causeway Securities to provide services in the Republic of Ireland on a freedom of service basis under the EU MiFID passporting regime.
Causeway Securities (DIFC) Limited is incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") and is authorised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority ("DFSA") to carry on the financial service of arranging deals in investments. Causeway Securities (DIFC) Limited's registered address is Level 3, Gate Village Building 8, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Causeway Securities Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. (FCA FRN 749440) in the UK and is an authorised financial services provider in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (Act No. 37 of 2002) in South Africa (FSP 52397). Causeway Securities Limited is registered in England and Wales with company number 10102661. Registered address Causeway Securities, 60 Cannon Street, London, England, EC4N 6NP.
Important risk information: The value of structured investments can fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invest. Structured investments are complex instruments and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. This communication is directed at professional clients and eligible counterparties only and is not intended for retail investors.
