Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

Revision of two Specified Forms in relation to Application for Disclosure of Protected Information

As of June 1, 2023, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 has [...]

Circular to Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities – Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism  United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019

An updated list of “individuals and entities” subject to section 29 of the United Nations [...]

Circular on transitional arrangements of the new licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms

Starting June 1, 2023, centralized virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) operating in Hong Kong must [...]

Circular on implementation of new licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms

Starting from 1 June 2023, centralised virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong must apply [...]

Prototype of a Green Classification Framework for Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a discussion paper titled “Prototype of a [...]

Amendments to the Rules of the Exchange (the “Rules”)

The Securities and Futures Commission has given approval to amend the Rules by removing provisions [...]

Amendments to Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (For Stored Value Facility Licensees)

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the release of a revised Guideline on [...]

Amendments to Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter- Financing of Terrorism (For Authorized Institutions)

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a revised Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and [...]

Circular to Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities – Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism  United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2023

The Yemen Amendment Regulation, which was made under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537), [...]

Change of Authentication for CCASS Terminal – Official Launch of Two-Factor Authentication

The circular from April 3, 2023, provides information about the upcoming launch of Two-Factor Authentication [...]