Overview

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the granting of the first batch of stablecoin issuer licences under the new Stablecoins Ordinance in April 2026, signifying the beginning of a regulated stablecoin ecosystem. This course is intended to introduce the nature of stablecoins, their operational arrangements, current regulatory requirements, and risk considerations.

Content

• Introduction to the Stablecoin ecosystem
• Operational arrangements
• Hong Kong’s regulatory regime and compliance obligations
• Emerging risks and operational challenges

Who should attend

The seminar primarily targets at all licensed/relevant individuals, compliance officers, senior management including directors, ROs and MICs of licensed corporations/registered institutions, virtual asset service providers, professional services firms and the practitioners who would like to learn about stablecoins, its role in the financial market and virtual assets sector, and related regulatory requirements.