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New Fast Licensing Process for All New VATPs
New Fast Licensing Process for All New VATPs 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

On 16 January 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) announced a new, expedited licensing process for new virtual asset trading platform (“VATP”) applicants. With the updated process, VATP applicants…

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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”)…

cryptocurrency - bitcoin

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.

Enforcement Update: Landmark Market Manipulation Criminal Trial
Enforcement Update: Landmark Market Manipulation Criminal Trial 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
3 convicted for market manipulation marking heaviest jail terms post-SFO enactment. More about how this Syndicate’s complex scheme led to HK$124M in profits.

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.

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.

Sponsors Still Taking the Rap for Listing Fraud
Sponsors Still Taking the Rap for Listing Fraud 1400 788 Greg Heaton
When listing frauds unravel, regulators usually focus on finding fault with the sponsors. Sponsors face significant regulatory risks for limited financial gain.

How Sponsors Became Gatekeepers of HKEX
How Sponsors Became Gatekeepers of HKEX 1400 787 Greg Heaton
Thirty years ago, Tsingtao Brewery became the first mainland Chinese company to list on HKEX. Over 1400 others followed, scams included.

SFC’s Warning on Unregulated VATP JPEX
SFC’s Warning on Unregulated VATP JPEX 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission issued a warning statement clarifying that JPEX is an unlicensed entity and warned the public to be cautious.
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