Hong Kong brokers line up for SFC approval ahead of new virtual asset trading legislation

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Hong Kong brokers line up for SFC approval ahead of new virtual asset trading legislation
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Retail investment in Hong Kong is on the horizon, and local financial service providers are gearing up.

. Brokers and fund managers in the region have reportedly asked for advice on licensing requirements ahead of new legislation.

Lawmakers in Hong Kong passed an amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance in December 2022, which aligns withThe amendment introduces a new licensing scheme for virtual asset service providers, which will allow retail investors the ability to trade in virtual assets. Currently, virtual asset trading is restricted to professional investors or traders with proof of at least $1 million in bankable assets.

Victory Securities and Interactive Brokers were the first two brokers in Hong Kong with SFC to trade virtual assets for their professional clients. According to Robert Lui, the digital asset leader at Deloitte Hong Kong, retail investors will most likely be able to trade virtual assets with a large market capitalization and liquidity.

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