Press Release – Loeb Smith Attorneys acted as BVI counsel to HKCFC MBS 5 Limited winning Best Structured Finance Deal of the Year (Hong Kong) at the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2025

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.”

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