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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
HK SFC Consults on Proposed Amendments to HK Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules
HK SFC’s proposed changes to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules would allow it to intervene to deal with abusive practices & impose stricter disclosure requirements
Updates on the Grant Scheme for Hong Kong Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
The Securities and Futures Commission announcement updates on the Grant Scheme for Hong Kong Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) came into effect on 11 April 2025
Hong Kong’s Continuing Free Port Status & China’s Retaliatory Tariff and Related Measures in Response to U.S. Tariffs Announced on 2 April 2025
The SFC’s recently published Takeovers Bulletin (Issue No. 72, March 2025) includes an update
SFC Takeovers Bulletin – Key Developments in Hong Kong Takeovers Regulation
The SFC’s recently published Takeovers Bulletin (Issue No. 72, March 2025) includes an update
Hong Kong 2025-26 Budget Speech Delivered by Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, The Hon. Paul MP Chan, on 26 February 2025
On 26 February 2025, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, The Hon. Paul MP Chan delivered the Hong Kong 2025-26 budget speech, which is summarised in this newsletter. The budget speech can also be downloaded in full.
HKEX Concludes Consultation on Further Expansion of its Paperless Listing Regime
On 24 January 2025, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited published its Consultation Conclusions on Proposals to Further Expand the Paperless Listing Regime and Other Rule Amendments
Hong Kong SFC Streamlines Licensing Process for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
The HK SFC’s new streamlined licensing process for virtual asset trading platforms now requires just one external assessment report on the licence applicant’s internal systems and controls
Hong Kong January 2025 VATP SFC compliance requirements
On 16 January 2025, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) announced new regulatory standards for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs).