“When a chef makes a dish using a few possibly good ingredients, but mixes them with many clearly bad ingredients and then seriously overcooks the whole thing, even the taste…
HKMA’s Approach to Regulating AI in Hong Kong’s Banking Sector
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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…
Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Debut in Hong Kong
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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…
Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong
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Following our previous article on the tokenisation of SFC investment products, we now turn to intermediaries engaging in tokenised securities-related activities.
HKCFA Upholds SFC’s Powers Against Foreign Defendants
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The Hong Kong CFA confirms the SFC’s power to seek various orders from the Hong Kong court against foreign defendants without requiring leave.
Hauzen Recognised by IFLR1000 in Financial Services Regulation, Insolvency & Restructuring
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Hauzen LLP has been recognised again by prestigious legal directory IFLR1000 for expertise in Financial Services Regulation and in Insolvency and Restructuring.
Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2023
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Hauzen LLP is proud to have been a sponsor of Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2023 with Basil Hwang 黃浩宸, Nigel Binnersley, and Andy K.T. Lau in our panel discussion.
HKMA’s Conclusion on Crypto-assets & Stablecoins
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HKMA is of the view that entities conducting stablecoin activity in Hong Kong or actively marketing such an activity here ought to hold a relevant licence.
SFC Finds Deficiencies in LC’s Standards
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Are you an LC providing online brokerage, distribution / advisory services in Hong Kong? SFC has a reminder on regulatory standards for you!
SFC’s timely reminder on NFTs
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Where an NFT is a genuine digital representation of a collectible, the activities related to it generally do not fall within the SFC’s regulatory remit. But what else should businesses look out for?