SOLOWIN HOLDINGS Strengthens Partnership with OSL to Facilitate Hong Kong’s Innovative Spot Virtual Asset ETFs with In-Kind Subscription and Redemption

HONG KONG, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOLOWIN HOLDINGS (Nasdaq: SWIN) ("SOLOWIN" or the "Company"), a securities brokerage company that offers comprehensive financial services primarily to Chinese investors, today announced that the Company, through its subsidiary, Solomon JFZ (Asia) Holdings Limited (“Solomon”), strengthened the partnership with OSL Digital Securities (“OSL”), the digital asset platform of OSL Group (863.HK) – Hong Kong’s only publicly listed company fully dedicated to digital assets, to facilitate the in-kind subscription and redemption processes essential for the successful deployment and management of Hong Kong’s first spot virtual asset exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”).

Solomon is the first batch of SFC-approved participating dealer of this innovative in-kind subscription and redemption for spot virtual asset ETFs in Hong Kong. As a participating dealer, Solomon will facilitate the in-kind transactions, enabling investors to subscribe to or redeem ETF shares directly with the underlying digital assets, thereby significantly enhancing both the liquidity and accessibility of digital asset investments.

Mr. Thomas Tam, Chief Executive Officer of SOLOWIN, noted, "Through our partnership with OSL and various regulatory entities, we are participating in the establishment of new standards for investment and compliance in the virtual asset sector in Hong Kong. These efforts are crucial for advancing the local digital asset market, spurring innovation, and attracting more inbound investments."

About Solowin Holdings

Based in Hong Kong, SOLOWIN HOLDINGS is a versatile securities brokerage company strategically focused on high-net-worth investors worldwide. It offers a wide spectrum of products and services, spanning from traditional assets to virtual assets through its advanced and secure one-stop electronic platform, Solomon Win.

Experiencing robust growth since 2021, SOLOWIN HOLDINGS distinguishes itself through its subsidiary, Solomon JFZ (Asia) Holdings Limited (“Solomon”), licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Future Commission. Solomon JFZ empowers the company to deliver unparalleled one-stop financial solutions to both individual investors and corporate clients. The diversified offerings include Securities Brokerage, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Virtual Assets, and cutting-edge FinTech Services. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://ir.solomonwin.com.hk.