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
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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
New 10 June 2025 guidelines outline Shenzhen reforms creating Hong Kong dual-listing opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
SFC and HKEx Updates on Hong Kong’s Uncertificated Securities Market Regime Launching Early 2026
Hong Kong’s Uncertificated Securities Market regime is set for early 2026. SFC and HKEx update on legislation, FAQs and Listing Rule changes.
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