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Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong | 1 Jun 2023
Hong Kong’s SFC rolls out guidelines for crypto exchanges
Hong Kong’s regulatory framework for crypto exchanges has entered force, covering a “great depth” of AML, customer protection, and prudential control issues – but a framework for other crypto actors is still yet to come.
Sidley Austin LLP | Hong Kong | 1 Jun 2023
Hong Kong virtual asset trading platform operators licensing regime: Final VATP requirements and key onboarding requirements
Finally, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) has published its Consultation Conclusions on the Proposed Regulatory Requirements…
Mayer Brown | Hong Kong | 1 Jun 2023
Trust in the Crypto-verse: Cryptocurrencies as a Type of Property in Hong Kong
The emergence of cryptocurrency as an investment asset, alongside the proliferation of blockchain technology, has raised important legal questions…
Sidley Austin LLP | Hong Kong | 1 Jun 2023
Hong Kong virtual asset trading platform operators licensing regime: standalone AML chapter
In the consultation conclusions released by the Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) on 23 May 2023 (Consultation Conclusions), the HKSFC has…
Reed Smith LLP | Hong Kong | 31 May 2023
Preparing your VATP application: What you need to know
Thursday 1 June 2023 marks the start of a brand-new regulatory regime for virtual assets trading platforms (VATPs) in Hong Kong. Reed Smith is…
FTI Consulting Inc | USA | 31 May 2023
Web 3.0: A Seat at the Investors’ Table
Web 3.0 describes the wealth of new Technologies that are set to transform work, entertainment and leisure for millions of people around the world…
Sidley Austin LLP | Hong Kong | 31 May 2023
Hong Kong virtual asset trading platform operators licensing regime: dual licensing regime and key personnel requirements
Hong Kong is all set with adopting a dual licensing regime (VATP Licensing Regime) applicable to virtual assets trading platform operators (Platform…
Bird & Bird LLP | Hong Kong | 31 May 2023
Privacy by Regtech: HKMA issued Regtech Adoption Practice Guide on Customer Data and Privacy
On 10 May 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) published the ninth issue of the Regtech Adoption Practice Guide (the "Guide”) on customer…
ONC Lawyers | Hong Kong | 30 May 2023
The Court of Appeal reaffirms the legitimacy of “No Consent” regime freezing suspected proceeds of crime
In preventing the dissipation of suspicious funds, the police and the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (“JFIU”) have been following the “No Consent”…
SEC Actions | European Union, Hong Kong, USA | 30 May 2023
This Week In Securities Litigation (Week of May 30, 2023)
Memorial Day is a time to remember. Originally established during the civil war, it was intended to look back and remember those who have served the…
