Financial Services Regulation
  • Shirley So

Unlocking Real-World Assets: How Hong Kong’s Regulatory Framework May Support RWA Tokenization
Unlocking Real-World Assets: How Hong Kong’s Regulatory Framework May Support RWA Tokenization 1000 600 Shirley So

What Is Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization? Real-World Asset (“RWA”) tokenization may be rapidly transforming modern finance. In simple terms, tokenization is the process of converting an asset with monetary value…
  • Shirley So

Hauzen LLP, Basil Hwang and Jay Lee ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners, Rankings Upgraded
Hauzen LLP, Basil Hwang and Jay Lee ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners, Rankings Upgraded 264 229 Shirley So

We are pleased to announce that Hauzen LLP has once again been ranked in the FinTech Legal (International Firms) category in the FinTech Guide 2026 by Chambers and Partners. See…
  • Shirley So

Hauzen LLP Ranked in Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory by Legal 500 Greater China 2026
Hauzen LLP Ranked in Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory by Legal 500 Greater China 2026 640 360 Shirley So

We are pleased to announce that Hauzen LLP has been ranked in the Legal 500 Greater China Guide – 2026 Edition for Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory. This recognition highlights…
  • Jas Wu

Hong Kong SFC Unveils Major Upgrades for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms: To Allow Global Liquidity, More Products, with Tighter Risk Controls
Hong Kong SFC Unveils Major Upgrades for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms: To Allow Global Liquidity, More Products, with Tighter Risk Controls 1280 853 Jas Wu

1. Opening Global Liquidity Pools: Shared Order Book Rules The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on 3 November 2025 that licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators (VATPs)…

SFC and HKMA Issue Circulars on Staking Services
SFC and HKMA Issue Circulars on Staking Services 1400 935 Hauzen LLP
Hong Kong now permits licensed crypto platforms to provide staking services with safeguards—custody controls, transparency, regulatory oversight, and more.

Concise Guide to Money Service Operator (“MSO”) Licensing in Hong Kong
Concise Guide to Money Service Operator (“MSO”) Licensing in Hong Kong 1400 788 Basil Hwang

Hong Kong’s vibrant financial landscape presents vast opportunities for businesses in the money service sector. Navigating the regulatory requirements for Money Service Operators (“MSO”) demands careful compliance with Hong Kong’s…

cryptocurrency - bitcoin

SFC Unveils “A-S-P-I-Re” Roadmap: A Strategic Blueprint for Virtual Asset Regulation
SFC Unveils “A-S-P-I-Re” Roadmap: A Strategic Blueprint for Virtual Asset Regulation 1400 787 Hauzen LLP

On 19 February 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) of Hong Kong released its “A-S-P-I-Re” regulatory roadmap, a five-pillar regulatory framework designed to solidify the city’s position as a…

New Fast Licensing Process for All New VATPs
New Fast Licensing Process for All New VATPs 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

On 16 January 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) announced a new, expedited licensing process for new virtual asset trading platform (“VATP”) applicants. With the updated process, VATP applicants…

cryptocurrency - bitcoin

SFC’s Revamped Second-Phase Assessment for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
SFC’s Revamped Second-Phase Assessment for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms 1400 787 Hauzen LLP

On 18 December 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) issued a circular outlining updates to the licensing process and the revamped Second-Phase Assessment[i] for virtual asset trading platforms (“VATPs”)…

cryptocurrency - bitcoin

The SFC’s Initiatives to Grow Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Market
The SFC’s Initiatives to Grow Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Market 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
The SFC outlines initiatives for Hong Kong’s virtual asset market, including swift licensing, a consultative panel, and tokenisation efforts.
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