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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.
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
Major changes to the HKEX Listing Rules took effect on 4 August 2025, including reductions in the share allocation to the subscription tranche and the public float requirement on listing
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