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Hong Kong Introduces Comprehensive Licensing for Virtual Asset Services in 2026
Hong Kong Introduces Comprehensive Licensing for Virtual Asset Services in 2026 1920 1319 Jas Wu

Hong Kong is developing a comprehensive licensing framework for virtual asset activities, creating distinct regimes for virtual asset dealing services, virtual asset custodian services, and virtual asset advisory and management…
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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)…

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…

Record keeping in the cloud: As an old law falls to a modern reality, do SFC licensees risk repercussions?
Record keeping in the cloud: As an old law falls to a modern reality, do SFC licensees risk repercussions? 1402 790 Greg Heaton
Are your company records stored in the cloud? Licensees in Hong Kong beware you are likely breaching the Securities and Futures Ordinance.

SFC’s new initiative to warn against unauthorised investment schemes
SFC’s new initiative to warn against unauthorised investment schemes 1401 788 Hauzen LLP
The Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) launched a new initiative to warn the public against unauthorised investment arrangements which are suspected to be collective investment schemes (“CIS”).

SFC suspends a Responsible Officer of GEO Securities Ltd
SFC suspends a Responsible Officer of GEO Securities Ltd 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission suspends a Responsible Officer of GEO for breach of licensing conditions.
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