Circular to intermediaries Statement on regulatory framework for virtual asset portfolios managers, fund distributors and trading platform operators

This circular is to inform intermediaries that the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued a Statement on regulatory framework for virtual asset portfolios managers, fund distributors and trading platform operators. This statement sets out:

  • the regulatory standards for firms managing virtual asset portfolios, distributing virtual asset funds, or both; and
  • the conceptual framework for the potential regulation of virtual asset trading platform operators.

Document Details

Document Type: 
Circular
Document Topic: 
Virtual, Crypto & Digital Assets
Doument Author (Entity): 
Financial Services Regulator
Authoring Country: 
Hong Kong
Originating Country or Trade Block: 
Hong Kong
Issue Status: 
In Force
Keywords: 
Digital / Virtual Asset
Funds
Year of Document: 
2018
Date of Document: 
Thursday, November 1, 2018

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