financial regulation

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

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…

cryptocurrency - bitcoin

Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong
Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong 1400 787 Hauzen
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
HKCFA Upholds SFC’s Powers Against Foreign Defendants 1920 1081 Hauzen
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
Hauzen Recognised by IFLR1000 in Financial Services Regulation, Insolvency & Restructuring 1920 1080 Hauzen
Hauzen LLP has been recognised again by prestigious legal directory IFLR1000 for expertise in Financial Services Regulation and in Insolvency and Restructuring.
Hauzen at Chambers Forum Hong Kong 2023 - binnersley, hwang, lau
Hauzen at Chambers Forum Hong Kong 2023 - binnersley, hwang, lau

Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2023
Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2023 1200 675 Hauzen
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
HKMA’s Conclusion on Crypto-assets & Stablecoins 1400 788 Basil Hwang
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
SFC Finds Deficiencies in LC’s Standards 1401 786 Hauzen
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
SFC’s timely reminder on NFTs 810 524 Kelly Ho
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?

VIDEO: Financial Regulation in Hong Kong
VIDEO: Financial Regulation in Hong Kong 600 600 Basil Hwang
Our Basil Hwang and Kelly Ho give us an overview of the financial regulatory sector in Hong Kong.

DOJ’s Mediation Conference: Metaverse: Happily Ever After or a Dangerous Start?
DOJ’s Mediation Conference: Metaverse: Happily Ever After or a Dangerous Start? 976 554 Hauzen
Basil Hwang’s insights on risks of cryptocurrencies, the crypto market, crypto crime, regulation, examples of enforcement actions in Hong Kong, Singapore & US.
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