New SFC Custody Requirements for VATPs & Investor Warnings re. Stablecoin Market Movements
The SFC’s Circular sets out the minimum custody obligations of SFC-licensed VATPs and gives examples...
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HKMA Issues Guideline on Supervision of Stablecoin Issuers
The Guideline on Supervision of Stablecoin Issuers sets out how stablecoin issuers licensed by the...
HKEX Listing Rule Changes Effective 4 August 2025 & Further Consultation on Ongoing Public Float
Major changes to the HKEX Listing Rules took effect on 4 August 2025, including reductions...
SFC & FSTB Consult on Regulation of Virtual Asset Custodians
The FSTB and SFC issued a Public Consultation on a Legislative Proposal to Regulate Virtual...
Hong Kong SFC & FSTB Consult on Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Dealing Service Providers
The FSTB and SFC issued a “Public Consultation on Legislative Proposal to Regulate Dealing in...
HKMA Consultations on Obligations of HKMA-Licensed Stablecoin Issuers
HKMA is consulting on the obligations, including in respect of AML and CFT, of fiat-referenced...
SFC Proposes Amendments to Restrict Use of Certain Titles in Hong Kong
On 10 June 2025, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council...
Shenzhen Reforms: New Hong Kong/Shenzhen Dual-listing Opportunities
On 10 June 2025, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council...
SFC and HKEx Updates on Hong Kong’s Uncertificated Securities Market Regime Launching Early 2026
The Securities and Futures Commission and Stock Exchange of Hong Kong publishes Webpage with FAQs...
Hong Kong Launches Dedicated Technology Enterprises Channel (TECH) for the listing of Specialist Technology Companies and Biotech Companies
The Securities and Futures Commission and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Launch Dedicated...