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Terms and conditions for licensed corporations or registered institutions managing portfolios investing in virtual assets

The Securities and Futures Commission issued this circular on 27 May 2026 to establish terms and conditions for licensed corporations and registered institutions managing portfolios that invest in virtual assets. The document specifically addresses virtual asset-related activities concerning relevant stablecoins issued by licensed stablecoin issuers. It serves as Appendix A2 to the broader regulatory framework governing virtual asset dealing and advisory services.

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Issue Date:

27 May 2026

20260527-27-EN.pdf (400.6 KB)

Topic:

Fintech - Virtual assets

Wealth Management & MPF - Securities/investment products

Group:

Registered Institutions

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CIR

Current

27 May 2026

Virtual asset-related activities in relation to relevant stablecoins issued by licensed stablecoin issuers

Annex

Current

27 May 2026

Appendix A1 - Licensing or registration conditions and terms and conditions for licensed corporations or registered institutions providing virtual asset dealing services and virtual asset advisory services

CIR

Current

27 May 2026

Virtual asset-related activities in relation to relevant stablecoins issued by licensed stablecoin issuers

Annex

Current

27 May 2026

Appendix A1 - Licensing or registration conditions and terms and conditions for licensed corporations or registered institutions providing virtual asset dealing services and virtual asset advisory services

Cross referenced Document

Version History

Superseded Document

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