virtual assets

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.

Guide to Obtaining a VASP Licence in Hong Kong
Guide to Obtaining a VASP Licence in Hong Kong 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
A simplified guide to requirements virtual asset trading platforms (or cryptocurrency exchanges) must meet to obtain a virtual asset service provider licence. 

SFC Conclusion on New Regulatory Regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators
SFC Conclusion on New Regulatory Regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
We believe the new framework will help to establish Hong Kong as a virtual asset (“VA”) hub and attract quality crypto service providers to obtain a license.

HKMA’s Circular on Access to Banking Services
HKMA’s Circular on Access to Banking Services 1400 788 Byron Chow
Advancing financial inclusion and customer fair treament while authorized institutions adopting a proportionate and effective risk-based approach to AML & CFT.

Managing a Cryptocurrency Portfolio – What Licensed Asset Managers Need to Know
Managing a Cryptocurrency Portfolio – What Licensed Asset Managers Need to Know 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
What should asset managers do if they want to manage portfolios holding virtual assets? To address risks, SFC has started to regulate VA portfolio managers.

Hong Kong Embraces Cryptocurrency: Get Ready for New VASP Regime
Hong Kong Embraces Cryptocurrency: Get Ready for New VASP Regime 1400 787 Basil Hwang
Operating a virtual asset in Hong Kong? Learn what you need to do to get ready for the new SFC legislation starting 01 June 2023!

Joint Circular: Intermediaries of VA-related Activities
Joint Circular: Intermediaries of VA-related Activities 1400 788 Kelly Ho
The SFC/HKMA joint-circular dated 28 January 2022 covers the provision of VA-related products, VA dealing services and VA advisory services.

HKMA Releases Technical Whitepaper on Retail Central Bank Digital Currency
HKMA Releases Technical Whitepaper on Retail Central Bank Digital Currency 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
With global trend of issuance of CBDC, HKMA released whitepaper exploring potential architecture and design options that could be applied to distributing e-HKD.

FSTB Concludes Landmark Consultation on New Licensing Regime for VASPs
FSTB Concludes Landmark Consultation on New Licensing Regime for VASPs 1400 788 Basil Hwang
Proposal has received broad support from respondents, who understand the importance of regulating VASPs in fulfilment of the obligations outlined by the FATF.
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