Hong Kong Government Issues Statement on Virtual Assets: Public Consultation on Retail Investors Access to Virtual Assets, ETF, NFT, Green Bond Tokeni
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Hong Kong Government Issues Statement on Virtual Assets: Public Consultation on Retail Investors Access to Virtual Assets, ETF, NFT, Green Bond Tokenization & e-HKD 5th November 2022 | Hong Kong
Hong Kong government has issued a statement on virtual assets in Hong Kong, conducting a public consultation on degree of access for retail investors to virtual assets, and Hong Kong potentially having virtual assets ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds), non-fungible token (NFT,) Green Bond Tokenization, and e-HKD. Hong Kong: “The Securities and Futures Commission will be conducting a public consultation on how retail investors may be given a suitable degree of access to VA, and Hong Kong will be open to the possibility of having Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on VA in our market. The Government is open to future review on property rights for tokenised assets and the legality of smart contracts, so as to facilitate their development in Hong Kong … … The Government and the regulators are exploring a number of pilot projects to test the technological benefits brought by VA and their further applications in the financial markets. These projects include non-fungible token (NFT) issuance for Hong Kong Fintech Week 2022, Green bond tokenisation, and e-HKD.” See the brief statement below | View the full statement here
“ Hong Kong Government Issues Statement on Virtual Assets: Public Consultation on Retail Investors Access to Virtual Assets, ETF, NFT, Green Bond Tokenization & e-HKD “
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Paul Chan: ”The policy statement explains in detail our vision and approach, regulatory regimes, thoughts on investors’ exposures, and our pilot projects to embrace the technological benefits and financial innovations brought by VA. Our policy stance on VA is now clearly communicated to the global markets and it serves to demonstrate our commitment and determination to explore financial innovations together with the global VA community.”
Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury, Christopher Hui: ”We recognise the potential of DLT and Web 3.0 to become the future of finance and commerce, and under proper regulation they are expected to enhance efficiency and transparency. The Government is prepared to embrace this future, and we welcome the clustering of Fintech and VA community and talents in Hong Kong, and we will promote the sustainable development of financial services across the whole VA value chain.”
HK Government issues Policy Statement on development of Virtual Assets in Hong Kong
Hong Kong | Leading financial centre in Asia 31/10/22 – The Government today (October 31) issues a policy statement on the development of Virtual Assets (VA) in Hong Kong. The statement sets out the Government’s policy stance and approach towards developing a vibrant sector and ecosystem for VA in Hong Kong. The following topics are covered in the statement:
1. Vision and approach: As an international financial centre, Hong Kong is open and inclusive towards the global community of innovators engaging in VA businesses. The Government, in conjunction with the financial regulators, are working towards providing a facilitating environment for promoting sustainable and responsible development of the VA sector in Hong Kong. We will put in place timely and necessary guardrails to mitigate actual and potential risks in line with international standards, so that VA innovations can thrive in Hong Kong in a sustainable manner.
2. Regulations: With consistency, predictability and clarity gradually established by a comprehensive regulatory framework, we have a solid foundation to further embrace financial innovations and technology development brought by the rapid development of VA globally. As we step up our preparatory work for a new licensing regime for VA Service Providers, we are ready to engage with global VA Exchanges and invite them to set foot in Hong Kong for new business opportunities.
The Securities and Futures Commission will be conducting a public consultation on how retail investors may be given a suitable degree of access to VA, and Hong Kong will be open to the possibility of having Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on VA in our market.
The Government is open to future review on property rights for tokenised assets and the legality of smart contracts, so as to facilitate their development in Hong Kong.
Consultation outcome and next steps will be announced in due course by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on the regulatory regime for stablecoins.
3. Pilot projects: The Government and the regulators are exploring a number of pilot projects to test the technological benefits brought by VA and their further applications in the financial markets. These projects include non-fungible token (NFT) issuance for Hong Kong Fintech Week 2022, Green bond tokenisation, and e-HKD.
4. Way forward: The vision presented in the policy statement will be achieved by facilitating policies, comprehensive and balanced regulations, risk-based guardrails, as well as our pilot projects. The Government sincerely invites the global VA community to join hands with us and leverage on Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre to realise the potential of financial innovations under a clear, agile and facilitating regulatory environment, adhering to best international standards and practices.
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