Arta TechFin looks to blockchain finance after restructuring overseen by New World Development scion Adrian Cheng
- Arta TechFin, which completed a restructuring last year after a white knight rescue, plans to pivot to blockchain-backed financial services
- Under a new management team, Arta TechFin plans to seek approval from SFC to expand the scope of its licensed activities

The company is currently rebuilding its businesses targeting family offices, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), and retail clients, chief executive Eddie Lau said.
Before the white knight rescue in 2020, Freeman Fintech was involved in securities, futures and insurance brokerage. Arta TechFin inherited a host of Freeman’s licences, which would enable the new firm to engage in a number of regulated activities, such as securities dealing, asset management, and lending.
Arta TechFin plans to seek approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to expand the scope of its licensed activities to cover virtual assets.
Right now, Arta TechFin is focused on providing blockchain and data services to family offices and hedge funds, helping these clients cut back on back-office investment by restructuring their financial data and automating their workflow.