On 26 March 2025, there was published the official translations of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) guidelines on certain aspects of the suitability requirements and format of the periodic statement for portfolio management activities under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). The guidelines are intended to promote greater
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HKMA and FSTB consult on regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers and announce new sandbox arrangement
On 27 December 2023, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) jointly issued a public consultation paper on their legislative proposal to regulate issuers of stablecoin.
The Hong Kong Government has decided that, in light of the important roles played by stablecoins in…
HKMA and FSTB consult on regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers and announce new sandbox arrangement
On 27 December 2023, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) jointly issued a public consultation paper on their legislative proposal to regulate issuers of stablecoin.
The Hong Kong Government has decided that, in light of the important roles played by stablecoins in…