On 10 June 2025, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council issued new guidelines outlining comprehensive regulatory reforms aimed at boosting Shenzhen’s status as a global, innovation-driven city and primary hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and China’s national development strategy.
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Shenzhen Reforms: New Hong Kong/Shenzhen Dual-listing Opportunities
On 10 June 2025, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council issued new guidelines outlining comprehensive regulatory reforms aimed at boosting Shenzhen’s status as a global, innovation-driven city and primary hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and China’s national development strategy.
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 and Information Paper respectively regarding the Uncertificated Securities Market Regime Launching in early 2026
Hong Kong Launches Dedicated Technology Enterprises Channel (TECH) for the listing of Specialist Technology Companies and Biotech Companies
Hong Kong launches TECH channel for listing specialist technology and biotech companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Hong Kong’s Company Re-domiciliation Regime effective on 23 May 2025
Hong Kong’s re-domiciliation regime takes effect on 23 May 2025, enabling eligible non-Hong Kong companies to re-domicile easily.
HKMA and Cyberport Launch Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox to Drive Banks’ AI Adoption
HKMA and Cyberport launch 2nd GenAI Sandbox cohort, enabling banks to test AI solutions in a risk-controlled environment for risk management.
Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulation
HK’s Stablecoins Bill will regulate issues & offers of fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS). FRS issuers must be HK-incorporated or overseas-incorporated AIs & FRS must be redeemable at par & fully-backed
SFC Publishes Guidance on Staking For Licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms and Authorised Virtual Asset Funds
SFC publishes guidance on staking activities for licensed virtual asset trading platforms and authorised virtual asset funds setting out the requirements for providing staking services or engaging in staking
HKMA and HKEX Enter Strategic Partnership on CMU Development
HKMA, through its subsidiary CMU OmniClear Limited, & HKEX signed a strategic partnership on CMU development to enhance HK’s financial market infrastructure by improving clearing & settlement & custody services
HK SFC Consults on Proposed Amendments to HK Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules
HK SFC proposes rule changes to stock listing rules to curb abusive practices and improve transparency through stricter disclosures.