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Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong
Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong 1400 787 Hauzen
Following our previous article on the tokenisation of SFC investment products, we now turn to intermediaries engaging in tokenised securities-related activities.

Tokenization of SFC-Authorised Products
Tokenization of SFC-Authorised Products 1400 788 Basil Hwang
Our key takeaways from the November 2023 SFC circular regarding the primary dealing of tokenised retail SFC-authorised products.

SFC Publishes VATP Lists & Forms Joint Group with HKPF
SFC Publishes VATP Lists & Forms Joint Group with HKPF 1401 788 Hauzen
The SFC has taken steps to enhance investor protection and awareness of virtual asset trading platforms following the JPEX scandal.

Hauzen LLP advises on Hong Kong’s first Digital Ownership Token Standard Security Token Offering
Hauzen LLP advises on Hong Kong’s first Digital Ownership Token Standard Security Token Offering 669 446 Hauzen
We advised CITD in Hong Kong’s first successful STO by a Hong Kong listed company using Distributed Ledger Technology and DOT-Standard Security Tokens.

SFC Conclusion on New Regulatory Regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators
SFC Conclusion on New Regulatory Regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators 1400 788 Hauzen
We believe the new framework will help to establish Hong Kong as a virtual asset (“VA”) hub and attract quality crypto service providers to obtain a license.

HKMA’s Circular on Access to Banking Services
HKMA’s Circular on Access to Banking Services 1400 788 Byron Chow
Advancing financial inclusion and customer fair treament while authorized institutions adopting a proportionate and effective risk-based approach to AML & CFT.

Hong Kong Courts recognise Cryptocurrency as Property
Hong Kong Courts recognise Cryptocurrency as Property 1400 788 Hauzen
Hong Kong High Court made important step in recognising legal status of cryptocurrencies establishing them as “property” that can be held on trust.

Managing a Cryptocurrency Portfolio – What Licensed Asset Managers Need to Know
Managing a Cryptocurrency Portfolio – What Licensed Asset Managers Need to Know 1400 788 Hauzen
What should asset managers do if they want to manage portfolios holding virtual assets? To address risks, SFC has started to regulate VA portfolio managers.
cryptocurrency - bitcoin

The Crypto Winter and the Rise in Crypto Fraud
The Crypto Winter and the Rise in Crypto Fraud 1400 787 Hauzen
There is much debate over whether the crypto winter is over. In the meantime, investors should should get good advice early in the game to avoid scams.

HKMA’s Conclusion on Crypto-assets & Stablecoins
HKMA’s Conclusion on Crypto-assets & Stablecoins 1400 788 Basil Hwang
HKMA is of the view that entities conducting stablecoin activity in Hong Kong or actively marketing such an activity here ought to hold a relevant licence.
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