HK’s Stablecoins Bill will regulate issues & offers of fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS). FRS issuers must be HK-incorporated or overseas-incorporated AIs & FRS must be redeemable at par & fully-backed
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SFC Publishes Guidance on Staking For Licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms and Authorised Virtual Asset Funds
SFC publishes guidance on staking for licensed virtual asset trading platforms and authorised virtual asset funds.
HKMA and HKEX Enter Strategic Partnership on CMU Development
HKMA, through its subsidiary CMU OmniClear Limited, & HKEX signed a strategic partnership on CMU development to enhance HK’s financial market infrastructure by improving clearing & settlement & custody services
HK SFC Consults on Proposed Amendments to HK Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules
HK SFC proposes rule changes to stock listing rules to curb abusive practices and improve transparency through stricter disclosures.
Updates on the Grant Scheme for Hong Kong Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
SFC revises grant caps for Hong Kong OFCs and REITs effective 11 April 2025: public OFC HK$300k, private HK$150k, REIT HK$5 million.
Hong Kong’s Continuing Free Port Status & China’s Retaliatory Tariff and Related Measures in Response to U.S. Tariffs Announced on 2 April 2025
China responds to US tariffs with WTO complaints, reciprocal tariffs, export controls, and trade measures to protect economic interests.
SFC Takeovers Bulletin – Key Developments in Hong Kong Takeovers Regulation
SFC Takeovers Bulletin Issue No. 72 (March 2025) provides guidance on equal dissemination of information during offer periods under the HK Takeovers Code.
Hong Kong 2025-26 Budget Speech Delivered by Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, The Hon. Paul MP Chan, on 26 February 2025
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul MP Chan delivered the 2025-26 budget speech on 26 February 2025, summarised in this newsletter.
HKEX Concludes Consultation on Further Expansion of its Paperless Listing Regime
HKEX concludes consultation on expanding its paperless listing regime, reinforcing efficiency and digital transformation in Hong Kong markets.
Hong Kong SFC Streamlines Licensing Process for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
HK SFC streamlines virtual asset platform licensing, requiring one external assessment report instead of two to simplify compliance.