Regulatory Alerts2026-05-27
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Guidance on Offering of Financing for Virtual Asset Dealing, Shared Order Book, and Client Virtual Asset Withdrawals
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued this guidance to establish standards for Registered Institutions providing virtual asset financing, shared order book access, and client virtual asset withdrawals. Registered Institutions must align their virtual asset financing practices with Securities and Futures Commission requirements, including strict collateral assessments and prudent haircuts for volatile assets. The document further mandates adherence to specific safeguards for shared order book trading and client withdrawal procedures to mitigate operational and credit risks.