Regulatory Alerts2025-08-15
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Rules on cryptoassets standard and other updates
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority informs authorized institutions that the negative vetting period for the Banking (Capital), (Disclosure), and (Exposure Limits) (Amendment) Rules 2025 has expired without extension. These amendments, which implement the cryptoassets standard and other regulatory updates, are scheduled to come into operation on 1 January 2026. The directive serves as formal notification following the initial correspondence sent on 11 July 2025 regarding the legislative timeline.