🚀 Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Unveils Vision for Fintech Ecosystem
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According to Odaily, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has outlined its vision to foster the growth of Hong Kong's fintech ecosystem. The SFC's current regulatory measures include risk-based on-site inspections and direct dialogues with senior management and controllers of applicants. Building on this foundation, the SFC is implementing a swift licensing approval process to handle applications from virtual asset trading platforms considered for licensing.
To fulfill its commitment to promoting the sustainable and responsible development of the virtual asset industry, the SFC is collaborating with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and other regulatory bodies. This collaboration aims to formulate regulatory proposals for providing virtual asset trading services and virtual asset custody services. The SFC continues to enhance investor protection through proactive monitoring systems and public warnings, while also deepening cooperation with other institutions.#HongKong #SecuritiesAndFuturesCommission #Fintech #VirtualAssets #RegulatoryMeasures #InvestorProtection #Collaboration #LicensingApproval #SustainableDevelopment
🚀 Hong Kong Government to Announce New Budget Plan by Month-End
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According to Odaily, the Hong Kong government is set to unveil a new fiscal budget plan by the end of this month. Legislative Council member Lee Wai-hong, representing the financial services sector, has consolidated industry opinions and submitted them to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. Lee has proposed measures to boost the development of the virtual assets and futures markets, including expediting the licensing approval process. He suggests that the Futures Exchange should implement 23-hour trading, expand the range of futures products available during holidays, and introduce more derivative products for virtual asset options and futures. These steps aim to strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international risk management center. Additionally, Lee urges the government to accelerate the establishment of an international gold trading center and to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as soon as possible. This would enable the industry to export gold and other precious metals from Hong Kong to RCEP member countries with zero tariffs.#HongKong #BudgetPlan #VirtualAssets #FuturesMarket #FinancialServices #LicensingApproval #RiskManagement #GoldTrading #RCEP #EconomicPartnership