Suspicious AI Investment Scheme Promises Risk-Free Monthly Returns — Hong Kong SFC Issues Alert

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning about a suspicious investment product promoted by Gold Fun Corporation Limited (Gold Fun) and Angel Guardian Alliance Technology Limited (AGA). The scheme involves an alleged “AI-based quantum high-frequency trading” arrangement that promises investors monthly returns of 3% to 8% with little or no risk.

The SFC confirmed that the product has not been authorised for public offering in Hong Kong and is suspected to have breached the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO). Under the SFO, any collective investment scheme (CIS) must be sold through intermediaries licensed or registered with the SFC. Promoting regulated activities, including interests in a CIS, without proper authorisation is an offence.

Investors participated in the arrangement via multiple mobile applications. Complaints have surfaced of investors facing difficulties withdrawing funds from the scheme. 

On 16 January 2026, the SFC placed the product and related entities' information on its Suspicious Investment Products Alert List. The regulator stated it will take all necessary enforcement actions if legal breaches are confirmed.

Source: HK SFC Suspicious Investment Products Alert List

The SFC strongly advises the public not to invest in any products that are not authorised. Such schemes are unregulated, meaning investors have little or no protection and risk losing their entire investment.

BrokersView Reminds You

If an investment promises unusually high returns with “low or no risk,” it is a red flag. Always verify that the product is authorised by the relevant regulators before committing funds.

Learn how to verify an intermediary’s authorisation for regulated activities in Hong Kong here. For additional assistance, you can ask a question.