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FIs in Hong Kong should review whether their commercial agreements contain requirements equivalent to the recommended model contractual clauses, say Albert Yuen and Eunice Lee.

The government acknowledges that the VASP regime will be more rigorous and comprehensive than those in Singapore, UK and Japan.

William Coen and Dr Maximilian Dyck discuss the standardisation of Basel III data using bankruptcy remoteness and fair value accounting as examples.

Nellie Dagdag considers the implications of a move to T+1 settlement cycle for equities in Asia Pacific, and the benefits it will bring.

Kanv Pandit highlights the need for a 'metacode of conduct' to protect metaverse users from loss and fraud until regulation catches up.

Increased regulatory scrutiny of CFDs highlights the need for a renewed focus on financial literacy and investor education, says Emma Parry.

The new law sets the stage for the continued growth and development of the country's capital market, say Melody Yang and Jonathan Quie.

Lisa Huang and Shannon Wong offer guidance on making a timely start to compliance with HKMA’s new operational resilience framework.

Ari Redbord outlines what crypto-asset service providers need to understand as discussions continue on an EU-wide regulatory framework for crypto.

Etelka Bogardi and Amy Chung say Hong Kong's efforts to regulate the crypto sector and stablecoin market are on the whole in line with international trends while leaving room for further development.