SFC

Hong Kong SFC Seeks Feedback on Licensing Regime for Crypto OTC Services

September 13, 2024

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is seeking opinions from industry participants on a proposed licensing regime for cryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) services. The new framework would involve both the SFC and the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) overseeing companies that provide OTC

Policy·Regulation

Hong Kong SFC Marks 35th Year By Opening Up to Virtual Asset Trading

October 8, 2024

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has expressed a growing commitment to being more open to virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs). Liang Fengyi, the chief executive of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, shared this direction in an exclusive interview with Hong Kong 01. Liang emphasized that the

October 28, 2024

Hong Kong FSTB Issues New AI Policies for Financial Sector

The Hong Kong Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB) released a policy