SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION

Crypto / Digital Assets

Harvest Becomes First Hong Kong Applicant for Spot Bitcoin ETF

By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2024

Harvest Global Investments has applied to list a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong, and also plans to participate in HKMA’s stablecoin sandbox.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong’s GF Securities Launches Tokenised Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2024

The securities firm said that the tokenised bonds which are available to institutional investors, can be safely transacted and stored in client wallets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants Licence Upgrade Allowing Tiger Brokers to Offer Crypto

By Editors | 26/01/2024

Tiger Brokers said it is one of the first mainstream online brokerage firms in Hong Kong to receive approval for such a licence upgrade.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenised Securities Market Gears Up for Regulatory Evolution

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/01/2024

As the tokenised securities market evolves, industry experts are looking forward to refinements in regulatory frameworks to support its growth.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Value Partners, VSFG Partnering to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF

By Editors | 24/01/2024

Value Partners Hong Kong and Venture Smart Financial Holdings have signed an MoU to collaborate on the launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong this year.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong SFC Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024

The SFC will explore potential connect initiatives with other markets, embrace tokenisation of traditional products, and introduce AI in its workflows.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Review Brokers’ Internal Controls Next Month

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024

The circularisation exercise and internal control review will help to identify potential misconduct such as misappropriation of client assets.

Big Picture

ASIFMA Seeks Regulatory Dialogue on Generative AI

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/01/2024

The association urged regulators to endorse GenAI adoption and adopt risk-based frameworks for responsible implementation in financial entities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Firm Targets Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch in Q1

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2024

Venture Smart Financial Holdings aims to accumulate USD 500 million in assets under management by the end of 2024.