SFC imposed new custody rules on licensed VATPs in Aug 2025 and, with HKMA, warned investors on stablecoin volatility under the Stablecoins Ordinance.
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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 HKMA under the Stablecoins Ordinance can meet the ongoing licensing criteria under Schedule 2 of the Ordinance
HKEX Listing Rule Changes Effective 4 August 2025 & Further Consultation on Ongoing Public Float
HKEX announces listing rule changes effective 4 August 2025 and launches further consultation on ongoing public float requirements.
SFC & FSTB Consult on Regulation of Virtual Asset Custodians
The FSTB and SFC issued a Public Consultation on a Legislative Proposal to Regulate Virtual Asset Custodian Services on a proposed licensing regime regulating VA custodian service providers in Hong Kong
Hong Kong SFC & FSTB Consult on Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Dealing Service Providers
FSTB and SFC consult on a new licensing regime for virtual asset dealing services, covering providers and VA fund managers.
HKMA Consultations on Obligations of HKMA-Licensed Stablecoin Issuers
HKMA consults on obligations for licensed stablecoin issuers, addressing compliance, governance, and market stability.
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 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.
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.