Finloop and EX.IO Partner to Build Compliant RWA Ecosystem in Hong Kong

Event summary

  • Finloop and EX.IO signed a strategic partnership on February 5, 2026, to develop a compliant Real World Asset (RWA) ecosystem.
  • FUIDL, Finloop's tokenized fixed-income product, will be distributed via EX.IO's SFC-licensed VATP in Hong Kong.
  • The partnership aims to explore innovative secondary market trading mechanisms and multi-chain custody solutions.
  • EX.IO recently received SFC approval for OTC operations and launched the on-chain gold token XAUM for professional investors.

The big picture

This partnership aligns with Hong Kong's push to become a global hub for digital asset innovation, particularly in the RWA space. The collaboration leverages Finloop's Web5 wealth technology platform and EX.IO's Web3 infrastructure to create a compliant ecosystem, addressing the growing demand for diversified asset allocation options. The strategic move comes as regulators increasingly focus on shared liquidity and market depth in virtual asset trading platforms.

What we're watching

Regulatory Innovation
How the SFC's shared liquidity circular will shape cross-platform order book integration and coordinated market making.
Execution Risk
Whether Finloop and EX.IO can sustain the pace of introducing compliant RWA products in a competitive market.
Market Dynamics
The impact of multi-chain custody and cross-chain settlement solutions on asset operational efficiency and compliance.