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Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong to List First Crypto Futures ETFs on 16 Dec
By Editors | 15/12/2022
The ETFs are being launched by CSOP Asset Management, one linked to Bitcoin futures and the other to Ether futures traded on the CME.
Fintech / Regtech
HashKey, ZA International to Cooperate on Digital Assets
By Editors | 14/12/2022
The two groups will cooperate on digital assets, Web3 and DLT. ZA International recently unveiled plans to tokenise its ZA Coin.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Issues Fresh Warning About Virtual Asset Risks
By Editors | 14/12/2022
The SFC warns that virtual asset platforms may on-lend customer assets or them in investment or other activities, which could potentially lead to a “total loss”.
AML / KYC
SFC Announces 20 March 2023 Launch Date for HKIDR
By Editors | 13/12/2022
The SFC has decided to “provide more time for the industry’s preparation” and has announced a 20 March 2023 launch date for the HKIDR.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Legislative Council Passes AML/CTF Amendment Bill
By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2022
New licensing regime for VASPs will start on 1 June 2023. New registration regime for precious metals dealers will start on 1 April 2023.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Three Firms Apply to Launch Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong
By Editors | 07/12/2022
Three fund managers have submitted applications to the SFC seeking approval to list ETFs in Hong Kong that invest in bitcoin and ether futures.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Unveils Plans to Disclose Names of Rule Breakers
By Editors | 06/12/2022
The FSC said disclosing the names of those who breach short selling rules or create market disturbances will create a deterrence effect and reduce illegal activities in capital markets.
Market Infrastructure
HKTR Announces Transitional Arrangement to Accommodate UTI Reporting
By Editors | 05/12/2022
Due to different UT adoption timelines across jurisdictions, reporting entities are allowed to report the UTI in any of the data fields of “UTI-USI”, “UTI-TID” or “Global UTI”.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Launches Options on Hang Seng TECH Index Futures
By Editors | 29/11/2022
The new contract and other enhancements to Hang Seng TECH Index derivatives suite will provide global investors more choice and flexibility, said HKEX’s Wilfred Yiu.
Capital / Liquidity
SFC Proposes Risk Management Guidelines for Futures Brokers
By Editors | 28/11/2022
The guidelines strengthen requirements for futures brokers to safeguard client assets, put in place trading controls, and set prudent client limits.
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