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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”)…

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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.

Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill to Undergo First Reading

Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill to Undergo First Reading 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
In this article, we break down and summarise the key aspects of the Stablecoins Bill.

Court of Appeal Extends Re Guy Kwok-hung Lam to arbitrable cross-claims

Court of Appeal Extends Re Guy Kwok-hung Lam to arbitrable cross-claims 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
This decision confirms that Hong Kong Courts will stay a winding-up petition of a company pending determination of an arbitrable cross-claim.

HKMA’s Approach to Regulating AI in Hong Kong’s Banking Sector

HKMA’s Approach to Regulating AI in Hong Kong’s Banking Sector 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

As artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies continue to permeate the financial sector, regulators worldwide have faced challenges in addressing the potential risks associated with their adoption. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority…

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…

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Landmark Ruling Involving Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs)

Landmark Ruling Involving Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
This Hong Kong ruling highlights the need for transparency in DAOs and acknowledges the legal complexities of blockchain and decentralized finance.

Cybersecurity Law: Hong Kong Legislation to protect computer systems of Critical Infrastructure

Cybersecurity Law: Hong Kong Legislation to protect computer systems of Critical Infrastructure 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
With surge in cyberattacks and several high-profile data breaches impacting thousands, LegCo discusses need for enhanced protection of critical infrastructures.

Hong Kong Takes a Step Closer to Enabling Stablecoins

Hong Kong Takes a Step Closer to Enabling Stablecoins 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

Introduction The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”), in collaboration with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”), released a public consultation paper on 27 December 2023 outlining a legislative…

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