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AML / KYC
HKMA, SFC to Host Discussions Between Crypto Firms & Banks
By Editors | 30/03/2023
A roundtable will take place on 28 April at the HKMA to facilitate dialogue and experience sharing regarding opening and maintaining bank accounts.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Mainland Banks Offer Services to Hong Kong Crypto Firms
By Editors | 28/03/2023
Mainland Chinese banks have reportedly started offering banking services to crypto firms in Hong Kong, which is seeking to become a major digital assets hub.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Consults on Subsidiary Legislation for Paperless Securities
By Editors | 27/03/2023
The subsidiary legislation covers operational and technical matters and the introduction of a more robust regulatory regime for securities registrars.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Waives Annual Licensing Fees for 2023/24 Financial Year
By Editors | 27/03/2023
The annual licensing fees were first waived for the 2020/21 financial year for a one year period, but it has since been extended each year.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong: New Regime for Depositaries to Start in Oct 2024
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2023
Electronic licensing forms for RA 13 will be available in Q3 2023. Depositaries operating in Hong Kong will then have four months to submit a licensing application.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Publishes “Quick Reference” Licensing Guides
By Editors | 23/03/2023
The quick reference guides are intended to encourage more family offices and private equity businesses to operate in Hong Kong.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Firms Looking to Set Up in Hong Kong: Christopher Hui
By Editors | 22/03/2023
Between October and February, 80 virtual asset-related companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Issues Guidance on New Mainland Rules for Overseas Listings
By Editors | 19/03/2023
The guidance covers disclosures of interests in Mainland issuers and the application of the Takeovers Code under the new Mainland regulations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Grants First In-Principle Approval to STO Platform
By Editors | 19/03/2023
The approval was granted to Signum Digital Limited, a joint venture between Coinstreet Holdings and Somerley Capital Holdings.
Enforcement
SFC, ICAC Arrest Five More Ramp-and-Dump Syndicate Members
By Editors | 16/03/2023
The arrestees include qualified accountants and senior executives of a number of Hong Kong-listed companies, the SFC and ICAC said.
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