概要

This eSeminar is a recorded session of the "Next Phase of Virtual Assets Licensing in Hong Kong 2026: SFC Requirements, Practical Preparation Roadmap & Critical Compliance Considerations" webinar held on 9 June 2026.

Miss Angelina Kwan, CEO of Stratford Finance, and Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founder and Managing Director of Finstep Asia, cut through the complexity of Hong Kong's latest virtual asset regulatory developments. Key topics include practical preparation roadmaps for firms looking to establish or expand virtual asset capabilities, licensing considerations, governance expectations, risk management requirements, and critical compliance obligations under the evolving regulatory framework.

宗旨

After completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe the key developments in Hong Kong’s regulatory and licensing frameworks for virtual asset activities.

2. Identify key considerations when preparing for virtual asset licensing, including capital, technology and personnel requirements.

3. Recognise key compliance considerations relating to client asset safekeeping, AML/CFT and ongoing supervisory expectations.

內容

1. The Latest Regulatory Mandates: Understand the SFC and FSTB consultation and conclusions from late 2025 and early 2026, including the newly proposed frameworks and its implications.
2. Practical Preparation Roadmap: Develop a concrete strategy for integrating VA business lines, covering capital, technology, and personnel requirements.
3. Critical Compliance Considerations: Implementation of robust risk management protocols for client asset safekeeping, AML/CFT, and ongoing supervisory expectations.
4. Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Learn from real-world examples and checklists to streamline your licensing application process and prevent costly delays.

對象

Licensed broker-dealers, securities firms, asset managers, investment advisors, compliance officers, financial practitioners in VA-related activities. It is also applicable to senior management such as responsible officers, managers-in-charge, directors of the licensed corporations, financial institutions and fintech firms.