Forthright Securities Attends Bitcoin Asia 2026: Rooted in Hong Kong, Connected to the World -- A One-Stop Multi-Asset Allocation Experience

HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Forthright Securities Company Limited ("Forthright Securities"), a subsidiary of JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (9636.HK), showcased its newly upgraded multi-asset allocation platform at Bitcoin Asia 2026, Asia's largest Bitcoin conference. With more than a decade of presence in Hong Kong, Forthright Securities' participation marks its formal entry into virtual assets as a licensed brokerage, extending its "One Account, Invest Globally" service commitment — clients can now access unified allocation across traditional securities and virtual assets within a single account, without opening a separate account or switching platforms.

On the opening day of the conference, Richard Zhengwei He, CEO of Forthright Financial and Forthright Securities, delivered a keynote address on the Genesis Stage, one of the key presentation stages at Bitcoin Asia, with an agenda spanning the institutionalisation of Bitcoin, next-generation crypto ETFs, real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation and other key topics. In his remarks, Richard shared how licensed brokerages are redefining digital asset services through an advisory-led approach — helping virtual assets evolve from mere "trading instruments" into a genuine component of clients' long-term asset allocation frameworks. He also analysed Hong Kong's development opportunities in digital assets as a global offshore wealth hub.

Building on these themes, Richard outlined Forthright Securities' digital asset business practice as a next-generation internet brokerage in Hong Kong, addressing how mainstream institutions are entering the digital asset era, Hong Kong's growth headroom in digital asset allocation, and how licensed brokerages — leveraging Type 1, Type 4 and Type 9 licences and virtual asset-related business qualifications — can integrate dedicated advisory, in-depth research and AI-Driven Investing through a single regulated account to help investors achieve comprehensive asset allocation.

Forthright Securities is also participating in the two-day event, hosting a booth in the main exhibition area where investors, media and industry professionals can experience the Forthright AI Investment Terminal and its end-to-end advisory services first-hand and engage directly with the Company's research and advisory teams.

Richard Zhengwei He, CEO of Forthright Financial and Forthright Securities, said: "Traditional finance globally still allocates less than 1% to crypto assets. At the same time, Hong Kong has risen to become the world's largest offshore wealth management centre, giving the city unique advantages in capturing the next wave of institutional capital allocation. If family offices and private wealth management institutions gradually move towards a 5% digital asset allocation target, the digital asset market is poised for significant growth potential."

Regulatory Conditions Mature as Investor Demand Grows in Parallel

As a next-generation internet brokerage, Forthright Securities has consistently emphasised that technology should serve people. This July, Forthright officially launched in-app virtual asset trading and the Forthright AI Investment Terminal at its flagship New Investment Experience Hub in Sheung Wan. Retail investors can trade BTC, ETH and SOL, while other tokens such as USDT, LINK, UNI and LTC are available to professional investors. Clients can hold virtual assets alongside Hong Kong and U.S. equities within the same account. Around this unified account experience, Forthright supports client allocation decisions through three core capabilities: Dedicated Advisory, offering one-on-one personalised asset allocation guidance; an in-depth research team delivering ongoing cross-asset market insights; and an AI-Driven Investing engine enabling data-driven, intelligent investment support. Forthright said its goal is to give clients both the efficiency of AI tools and the judgement and support of professional teams as they embrace this new asset class.

The rollout of these services follows the formal implementation of Hong Kong's virtual asset licensing regime and stablecoin legislation, which have established a compliant pathway for licensed brokerages to offer related services to professional investors. As of April 2026, more than 200 corporations across Hong Kong had completed upgrades to their Type 1, Type 4 and Type 9 licences. Forthright Securities and Forthright Capital Management Limited simultaneously completed their licence condition upgrades in May 2026, making the group one of the few licensed financial institutions in Hong Kong to be concurrently approved for virtual asset business qualifications across Type 1, Type 4 and Type 9 regulated activities.

As the regulatory environment becomes clearer, high-net-worth individuals and family offices are increasingly seeking direct virtual asset holdings to avoid the tracking deviation and higher fees associated with crypto ETFs. Forthright Securities' single-account model, which integrates virtual assets with traditional securities on one regulated platform, is well positioned to meet this demand, reflecting the deepening convergence of traditional finance and digital assets.

About Forthright Securities

Forthright Securities Company Limited ("Forthright Securities") is a licensed brokerage under JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (9636.HK), holding SFC Type 1, 2, 4, and 5 licences along with virtual asset business qualifications. Driven by "AI + Advisory," it is rooted in Hong Kong with a global investment outlook, and is committed to becoming a next-generation internet brokerage that better understands clients, delivers faster service, and provides stronger investment research in the AI era.

Forthright Securities (CE No.: BGP713) holds SFC licences for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 2 (Dealing in Futures Contracts), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 5 (Advising on Futures Contracts) regulated activities. Forthright Capital Management Limited ("Forthright Capital") (CE No.: BEL626) holds SFC licences for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities. In May 2026, Forthright Securities and Forthright Capital simultaneously completed their licence condition upgrades, adding virtual asset-related business qualifications to their existing Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9 regulated activities. Forthright Wealth Management Limited holds general insurance and long-term insurance licences issued by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (Insurance Intermediary Licence No.: FB1459).

For more information, please visit Forthright Securities' official website at www.forthright-sec.com

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Forthright Securities Attends Bitcoin Asia 2026: Rooted in Hong Kong, Connected to the World -- A One-Stop Multi-Asset Allocation Experience

Forthright Securities Attends Bitcoin Asia 2026: Rooted in Hong Kong, Connected to the World -- A One-Stop Multi-Asset Allocation Experience

TIANJIN, China, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty minutes from Beijing by high-speed train, Tianjin runs on a very different clock.

While other cities compete over speed and skylines, Tianjin has made an art of taking life as it comes. The Haihe River runs through its center, the Bohai Sea lies beyond, and grand houses from the city's eventful past share the streets with breakfast stalls and neighborhood chatter. The mood is worldly, warm and wonderfully unhurried. Locals have a line for it: 'If life gives you a minute, be happy for all 60 seconds.'  The humor is unmistakably Tianjin, and so is the philosophy behind it. Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin carries that same easy confidence into a calm retreat above the heart of the city. From here, a stay unfolds through what you see, hear, touch and taste — and through the sense of time gradually loosening its hold.

See: Let Tianjin set the pace

Tianjin begins just outside the hotel door. Along Chifeng Road, the Baroque-style former residence of Zhang Xueliang holds echoes of a dramatic chapter in modern Chinese history. A few steps away, the Porcelain House covers French-style columns and walls with the colors and fragments of Chinese ceramics. Side by side, the two landmarks reveal a city whose past has never belonged to a single aesthetic.

By afternoon, a bicycle feels like the right speed for the Five Great Avenues, Tianjin's open-air showcase of international architecture. Prince Qing's Mansion stands with an understated dignity, Munan Mansion has the elegance of a line of verse, and Minyuan Plaza opens out beneath a wide northern sky. Each turn brings another façade, another story and another version of the city.

At dusk, trade the bicycle for a boat along the Haihe. Bridges pass overhead as lights gather along the banks, and a breeze carrying the coolness of the river brushes across your face. Seen from the water, Tianjin appears entirely at ease with itself.

Touch: Let the day settle into the body

The river breeze may still be on your skin when you return to the hotel. Inside the L'Océan spa, 11 treatment rooms offer a more restorative kind of pause. During the signature Balinese massage, warm oil, long flowing strokes and gentle kneading gradually release tired muscles. A body does not relax on command, so the therapist responds to its cues, moving between stretches and soothing touch until both body and mind begin to let go.

That sense of comfort continues in the hotel's 259 rooms and suites. Wood furnishings and pale linen bring warmth to the interiors, while custom mattresses with a Gel Touch foam core draw away excess heat and help maintain a comfortable sleeping temperature. Soft, finely woven bed linen takes care of the rest.

Listen: Find space between the sounds

Morning begins with the splash and ripple of the pool. In the afternoon, music drifts through the lobby without taking over the conversation. By evening, the light clink of glasses at the terrace bar mingles with traffic in the distance, while an occasional live set adds warmth to the night.

None of these sounds asks for attention. The city remains beyond the windows, footsteps disappear into the carpet, and the background softens enough for you to notice your own breathing rhythm again.

Taste: Meet Tianjin at the breakfast table

The quickest route into the life of Tianjin may well be breakfast.

At Cielo, jianbing guozi is made fresh to order, folding a fragrant mung-bean crêpe around a crisp cracker. Guoba Cai arrives under a rich, savory gravy, with sesame paste and fermented tofu giving the local favorite its unmistakable depth. In just a few bites, the city's generosity and homestyle character come through.

Later in the day, the award-winning Jin House offers another reading of the region. Guided by the seasons, the kitchen brings local ingredients and flavors into conversation with the finesse of Cantonese cuisine. A basket of dim sum at lunch or a warming bowl of soup at dinner becomes a small expression of place and time.

Feel: Rediscover the luxury of an unhurried day

After a day like this, Tianjin's famous ease is no longer an abstract quality. A concierge points you toward streets worth wandering. The afternoon unfolds without a checklist, leaving room for the simple pleasure of having nowhere else to be. Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin turns that unhurried rhythm into the rarest luxury of all: time that is entirely your own.

By the time you leave, the photographs and souvenirs may be joined by something more useful: the ability to slow down.

For enquiries and reservations at Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin, please call +86 22 2716 6688 or email reservations.tnj@fourseasons.com.

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Awaken the Five Senses in Tianjin -- A slower way to discover the city from Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin