Hong Kong

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Broker to Launch ‘Virtual Asset Structured Products’

By Editors | 06/11/2024

Victory Securities said the SFC has granted it approval to market and distribute “cash-settled virtual asset structured products” to qualified professional investors.

HKMA Sets Expectations for Banks on Handling ‘Autopay’ Arrangements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2024

The circular addresses situations where a merchant has suspended operations or shut down while customers have active direct debit authorisations in place.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong’s OSL Group Expanding to Japan via Acquisition

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/11/2024

OSL Group is acquiring an 81 percent stake in Japanese crypto exchange CoinBest, enabling it to enter the Japanese market.

Market Infrastructure

Hang Seng Indexes Company Signs Pact with Saudi Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2024

The two sides will cooperate on the exchange of index data, product development, and industry knowledge sharing.

AML / KYC

SFC Calls for Responsible Adoption of Regtech for AML Fight

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2024

In a survey of licensed corporations, 80 percent said regtech adoption and utilisation has improved their AML capabilities.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Digitalise ETP Creation and Redemption Process

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2024

HKEX will introduce a new web-based platform that will connect ETP participants through the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts.

Press Release

HKAB Receives High Commendation as Industry Association at 2024 Regulation Asia Awards

By Editors | 04/11/2024

HKAB was Highly Commended in the Industry Association of the Year category at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024.

HKMA Signs MoU With Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Editors | 04/11/2024

The HKMA and PIF will create a $1bn investment fund that will invest in GBA companies that localise in Saudi Arabia.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Lists First Company via De-SPAC Transaction

By Editors | 03/11/2024

HK Acquisition Corp completed a merger with e-commerce solutions provider Synagistics, making it the first de-SPAC transaction completed in Hong Kong.