This eSeminar is a recorded session of “Overview of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Landscape in Hong Kong” webinar held on 20 May 2024.

The eSeminar provides a thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects governing virtual asset (VA) activities in Hong Kong, covering principles, definitions, and associated risks. Participants will learn about various regulatory regimes, including the requirements, obligations, and potential consequences for intermediaries in cases of non-compliance.

By the end of the eSeminar, you will be able to
- Describe tokenisation and the regulatory framework for virtual assets in Hong Kong.
- Identify exclusions from virtual asset regulations under the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance (AMLO).
- List the risks associated with investing in virtual assets and categorize different VA products.
- Outline the regulated activities and explain the two-tier licensing regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATP).
- Name the enforcement tools and penalties for misconduct in virtual asset activities under relevant regulations

1. Overview of Tokenisation & Virtual Asset Regulations in Hong Kong
2. Virtual Asset Regulations and Exclusions under AMLO
3. Risks and Categorization of Virtual Assets
4. Regulated Activities and Licensing Regime
5. Misconduct in VA Activities

This course is primarily targeted at practitioners carrying out VA-related activities, asset managers, brokers and traders and sophisticated professional investors who may consider investing in virtual assets. It is also applicable to senior management such as responsible officers, managers-in-charge, directors of the licensed corporations and financial institutions.

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