Hong Kong SFC Expands Virtual Asset Trading with Global Order Book Access and New Institutional Investable Products at Fintech Week 2025

At Hong Kong Fintech Week 2025, Eric Yip, a member of the SFC, signaled that the city will extend the existing framework for cross-border liquidity. In addition to the previously disclosed permission for local licensed virtual asset trading platforms to share a global order book with overseas affiliates, the regulator intends to broaden access for institutional investors to a wider range of investable products.

Hong Kong’s authorities aim to strengthen financial infrastructure and boost artificial intelligence capabilities, while enhancing risk management for digital assets. The plan emphasizes building a robust, fundamental security network and pursuing closer alignment with global regulators to curb potential arbitrage when traffic migrates across borders.

The update underscores Hong Kong’s push to modernize its market architecture and coordinate with international authorities to maintain a level, compliant environment for digital assets.

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