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Hong Kong (20 January 2026) Loeb Smith is proud to announce that Hong Kong Capital Finance Corporation Limited (HKCFC)’s residential mortgage-backed securitisation (RMBS) transaction, as arranged by United Overseas Bank with HKCFC MBS 5 Limited as the issuer (Issuer), has been named Best Structured Finance Deal of the Year (Hong Kong) at the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2025. This accolade recognises the complexity and innovation of the HK$1,503 million rated, privately placed fixed-rate RMBS issued by HKCFC MBS 5 Limited, rated Aa2(sf) and A3(sf) by Moody’s. Notably, this transaction marked Hong Kong’s first rated RMBS in more than two decades, marking a milestone for Hong Kong’s capital markets and promoting greater funding diversification among newer originators despite a challenging residential property market. Loeb Smith acted as BVI counsel to HKCFC MBS 5 Limited, led by Vanisha Harjani, Partner in the Loeb Smith Hong Kong office. Commenting in Hong Kong, Partner Vanisha Harjani said: “It is encouraging to see the British Virgin Islands remain a popular and important jurisdiction for issuers in onshore structured finance deals. We are optimistic about the market outlook and remain committed to serving our clients in Asia and those seeking to establish a presence there. This award reflects the strength of Loeb Smith’s corporate and finance capabilities and our commitment to delivering innovative solutions in complex markets. We are honoured to have advised HKCFC MBS 5 Limited on Hong Kong’s Best Structured Finance Deal of the Year.”

Wonderful news: Loeb Smith Attorneys’ Cayman Islands team has once again been recognised in the rankings of Legal500, one of the top international publications that evaluates law firms and legal professionals worldwide. In the 2026 edition, Loeb Smith Attorneys reaffirms its strong Cayman Islands positioning standing out in the Investment Funds practice top tier firms and receiving an accolade for Client Satisfaction.   This recognition highlights the trust our clients place in us, the depth of our expertise and the strength of our multidisciplinary teams focused on delivering outstanding client service. We are very proud of our team and thankful to our clients for taking their time to talk to Legal500. Here is what our clients shared to Legal 500 about us: ‘Their deep knowledge of the nature of digital assets, wallet structures, and Web3 business models is reflected directly in their drafting. Instead of relying on generic fund templates, they proactively incorporate crypto-specific wordings and clauses into fund documents, making them clear, accurate, and practical for all stakeholders, from fund managers to service providers and even auditors.’ *** ‘I’ve worked with Loeb Smith on a number of crypto fund matters, including fund formation, regulatory compliance, and handling in-kind subscriptions using digital assets.’ *** ‘Gary Smith is particularly impressive. He is not only highly knowledgeable on the legal side but also well-versed in how crypto businesses operate in practice. Their ability to explain complex regulatory matters in plain language makes decision-making much easier on our end and the crypto client side.’

We are proud that Loeb Smith’s articles were ranked as Legal Influencer in all quarters of 2025! Many thanks to our readers and to our contributing author colleagues for making it possible! Here to many more to come Edmond Fung 🤜

Loeb Smith was honoured to be awarded Law Firm of the Year: Client Service at the Hedgeweek® US Awards 2025 held last week in New York. Partner, Robert Farrell, and Senior Associate, Juliette Schembri, attended the award gala to accept the accolade and celebrate this achievement. This recognition underscores the firm’s consistent commitment to providing exceptional legal services to clients worldwide. This honour inspires us to continually push forward, grow stronger, and deliver effective legal advice and solutions to our clients. Event photos: US Awards 2025 – Hedgeweek – Law Firm of the Year – Client Services | Loeb Smith Global Vision. Client Focus.