HKEX consults on proposed enhancements to Hong Kong’s board lot framework, aiming to improve market efficiency and investor accessibility.
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FSTB and SFC Conclude Consultation on Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Custodians
The FSTB and SFC have concluded their consultation on licensing virtual asset custodians under the AMLO, with legislation to be introduced to the Legislative Council in 2026
SFC & FSTB Issue Conclusions on Licensing VA Dealing and Further Proposals on Licensing VA Advisory and Management Service Providers
The FSTB and SFC have published conclusions on their proposed VA dealing licensing regime and a further consultation on proposed licensing regimes for VA advisory and VA management service providers
New Ongoing Public Float Requirements for HKEX Listed Companies from 1 January 2026
New ongoing public float requirements for Hong Kong-listed companies took effect on 1 January 2026 and apply to all listed companies including those listed before 1 January 2026
HKEX Issues Report & Guidance on Annual Report, Corporate Governance & ESG Report Disclosure
HKEX issues report and guidance on annual report, corporate governance, and ESG disclosure to strengthen transparency.
SFC Issues Circular on VATPs’ Shared Order Books
The SFC’s Circular permits Hong Kong licensed VATP operators to integrate order books with affiliated overseas VATPs, enabling cross-platform order matching via a Shared Order Book
HKEX Issues Guidance for HKEX Listed Issuers Navigating Opportunities in the Digital Asset Landscape
HKEX Issue 13 newsletter provides guidance for listed companies on digital asset activities and regulatory expectations.
HKEX Listing Regulation and Enforcement Newsletter: “Common Misunderstandings” of HKEX Listco Directors’ Duties
The HKEX addresses a common misunderstanding that delegation absolves directors of their responsibilities. Directors have sometimes argued that where a particular task or responsibility had been delegated and the delegated personnel did not alert them to any issues, th…
Hong Kong SFC Expands VATPs’ Permitted Products and Services
On 3 November 2025, Hong Kong’s SFC issued the Circular on Expansion of Products and Services of Virtual Asset Trading Platforms to allow SFC-licensed VATPs to diversify their range of products and services
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 of best practices which, while not compulsory, provide ways of meeting the new minimum obligations.