Financial Services Regulation

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.

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

HKCFA Upholds SFC’s Powers Against Foreign Defendants
HKCFA Upholds SFC’s Powers Against Foreign Defendants 1920 1081 Hauzen LLP
The Hong Kong CFA confirms the SFC’s power to seek various orders from the Hong Kong court against foreign defendants without requiring leave.
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Hauzen Continues Growth With Key Strategic Hire
Hauzen Continues Growth With Key Strategic Hire 600 600 Hauzen LLP
Hauzen LLP is pleased to announce that Perline Ko has joined the firm, further boosting its financial regulations capabilities.

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 Embraces Cryptocurrency: Get Ready for New VASP Regime
Hong Kong Embraces Cryptocurrency: Get Ready for New VASP Regime 1400 787 Basil Hwang
Operating a virtual asset in Hong Kong? Learn what you need to do to get ready for the new SFC legislation starting 01 June 2023!

CFI Dismisses Judicial Review against SFC’s Restriction Notices
CFI Dismisses Judicial Review against SFC’s Restriction Notices 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The judicial review applicants of the “No Consent Regime” have now challenged the Restriction Notices issued by the SFC, but were unsuccessful.

PCPD Issues Guidance Note on Data Security Measures
PCPD Issues Guidance Note on Data Security Measures 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
With data breaches and compliance actions on the rise, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issued new guidance on data security measures.

HKMA Discussion Paper on e-HKD
HKMA Discussion Paper on e-HKD 1400 935 Hauzen LLP
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority recently published a discussion paper inviting views on key policy and design issues for introducing e-HKD.
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