Financial Services Regulation

Hong Kong’s Proposed Licensing Regime for Over-the-Counter Virtual Asset Trading
Hong Kong’s Proposed Licensing Regime for Over-the-Counter Virtual Asset Trading 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of Hong Kong released a consultation paper outlining proposed legislative changes to regulate over-the-counter trading of virtual assets. This proposal aims to address the growing concerns surrounding the potential for money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with VA activities, while also ensuring adequate investor protection.

Overview of Insurance and Reinsurance Regulation in Hong Kong
Overview of Insurance and Reinsurance Regulation in Hong Kong 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

Introduction Hong Kong’s insurance industry is governed by the Insurance Authority (IA), an independent statutory body responsible for overseeing insurers and intermediaries under the Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 41). This legislation…

Enforcement Update: Landmark Market Manipulation Criminal Trial
Enforcement Update: Landmark Market Manipulation Criminal Trial 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
3 convicted for market manipulation marking heaviest jail terms post-SFO enactment. More about how this Syndicate’s complex scheme led to HK$124M in profits.

Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Debut in Hong Kong
Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Debut in Hong Kong 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

In a landmark move, Hong Kong has launched the first spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) in Asia on 30 April 2024, allowing retail investors to…

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Hong Kong Registration Regime for Precious Metals & Stones Dealers
Hong Kong Registration Regime for Precious Metals & Stones Dealers 1200 675 Nigel Binnersley
Need help with your application for appropriate registration or advice generally on dealing in PMS such as contractual documentation?
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Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong
Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
Following our previous article on the tokenisation of SFC investment products, we now turn to intermediaries engaging in tokenised securities-related activities.

Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2024
Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2024 2560 1706 Hauzen LLP
Hauzen is delighted to have sponsored this exciting event and hosted a panel on “Legal developments in Fintech – Transactions, Tokenization and Litigation”.

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.

Extension of Grant Scheme for OFC & REIT
Extension of Grant Scheme for OFC & REIT 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
SFC announced 3yr extension of grant scheme to subsidise setting up of open-ended fund companies and real estate investment trusts in Hong Kong – open for applications 10 May 2024.
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