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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
The FSTB and SFC issued a “Public Consultation on Legislative Proposal to Regulate Dealing in Virtual Assets” on a proposed licensing regime regulating Hong Kong VA dealing service providers
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 stablecoin issuers licensed by the HKMA under the Stablecoins Ordinance effective 1 August 2025
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
The Securities and Futures Commission and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Launch Dedicated Technology Enterprises Channel for listing Specialist Technology Companies and Biotech Companies
Hong Kong’s Company Re-domiciliation Regime effective on 23 May 2025
Hong Kong’s company re-domiciliation regime will take effect on 23 May 2025, providing a straightforward process for non-Hong Kong companies meeting certain criteria to re-domicile to Hong Kong.
HKMA and Cyberport Launch Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox to Drive Banks’ AI Adoption
HKMA & Cyberport have launched the second cohort of the GenAI sandbox to provide a risk-controlled environment for banks to develop and test A.I.-powered solutions to stay ahead in A.I.-driven 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