Navigating CARF Implementation in Hong Kong: IRD & Industry Insights
The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is a new OECD framework designed to capture information on crypto-asset transactions and holding, recognizing the rise of digital assets and their potential misuse for tax evasion and financial crimes. CARF is significant because it extends tax transparency principles to the rapidly growing crypto-asset sector, closing gaps left by traditional reporting standards.
As companies prepare for the implementation of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), staying ahead of the regulatory curve is critical for banks, crypto exchanges, virtual asset service providers, and financial institutions.
Join PwC, the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK), and Web3 Harbour (W3H) for an informational evening on "Navigating CARF Implementation in Hong Kong"
Hear directly from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on the latest developments and expectations, followed by candid discussions with digital asset industry experts on practical implementation challenges, compliance strategies, and opportunities in Hong Kong’s dynamic digital asset landscape.
End the evening with networking drinks, connecting with industry peers and regulators who are shaping the future of crypto tax transparency in Asia.
Limited seats available — secure your spot for this high-value evening designed for those who need to get CARF-ready.
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Event Details
Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026
Time: 18:00 – 21:00
Venue: PwC Executive Conference Centre, 21/F Edinburgh Tower, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
RSVP: Prior registration required.
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Agenda
17:45pm | Registration
18:10 - 18:15 | Opening Remarks from Host and Partners
18:15 - 18:45 | Fireside Chat: Ms Florence Lam, Assistant Commissioner from the International and Taxation Development Unit at the Inland Revenue Department and Peter Brewin, Digital Assets Lead at PwC
18:45-19:30 | Industry Panel Discussion on CARF Challenges and Execution Strategies. Guest experts include: Aleck Lee (First Digital Trust) | Lissie Spencer (PwC) | Malcolm Wright (GDF) | Brian Norman (FTAHK).
19:30-21:00 | Networking Drinks
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MEET THE ORGANIZERS
About FTAHK
The FTAHK is a not-for-profit, independent, member-driven association representing Hong Kong’s vibrant and diverse fintech community. Its mission is to foster innovation, collaboration, and advocacy to position Hong Kong as a leading global fintech hub. Find out more at https://ftahk.org/
About Web3 Harbour
Web3 Harbour is a Hong Kong-based industry association dedicated to engaging and representing Web3 builders, investors, users, and leaders to promote a pro-innovation, pro-collaboration, and inclusive environment for the development of the decentralized internet and virtual asset economy. The association's core activities convene stakeholders from across sectors for open knowledge-sharing, up-skilling, critical discourse, and networking. Find out more at www.web3harbour.org
About PwC (Venue Partner)
At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.