The government will enact the new legislation to bring issuers of fiat-referencing stablecoins into the regulatory perimeter.
On 17 July 2024, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Hong Kong Monetary...more
7/29/2024
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Regulator sets out its expectations for banks looking to provide digital asset custody services, and sell and distribute tokenised products.
On 20 February 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published two...more
3/5/2024
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Implementation of Basel Committee cryptoassets standard to provide additional clarity for banks looking to engage in cryptoassets business.
On 7 February 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released a...more
2/26/2024
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The proposed regulatory framework would create substantive obligations on issuers of fiat-referencing stablecoins to safeguard the public.
On 27 December 2023, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and...more
Revamped SFC and HKMA guidance applies to intermediaries that distribute products or provide dealing, advisory, and asset management services related to virtual assets.
On 20 October 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary...more
10/30/2023
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The HKMA and the SFC permit relaxation of suitability and other regulatory requirements while dealing with high-net-worth and experienced investors.
On 28 July 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the...more
8/21/2023
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Regulators released comprehensive guidance to banks, intermediaries, and insurers on virtual asset-related activities.
Key Points:
..Banks and intermediaries looking to provide distribution, dealing, and advisory...more
The HKMA’s discussion paper seeks feedback on its proposed regulatory approach to stablecoins, with responses due by 31 March 2022.
On 12 January 2022, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Hong Kong’s principal...more