Fintech/Virtual Assets

[Webinar] Stablecoins & the Future of Financial Services

Overview

Following the implementation of the regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers under the Stablecoins Ordinance, the HKMA has published Guideline on Supervision of Stablecoin Issuers on 1 August 2025, to outline the regulatory expectations and compliance requirements for licensed stablecoin issuers.

This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to stablecoins, exploring their role within the digital asset ecosystem, various types and purposes, and the evolving global regulatory landscape, with a focus on Hong Kong.

Content Highlight

Stablecoin Fundamentals

  • Digital Asset Ecosystem and Landscape
  • Stablecoin: Types and Purposes
  • Regulatory Frameworks: Globally and in Hong Kong

Financial Industry Applications

  • Capital Markets Use Cases: Digital asset trading, cross-border payments, tokenisation of Real-World Assets (RWAs)
  • Evolving roles of intermediaries: banks, stablecoin issuers, VATPs, custodians
  • Risk Considerations: AML/KYC, Data Protection, Smart Contract/Cyber Risk, etc.

Who Should Attend

The webinar primarily targets all licensed individuals, senior executives and MICs of licensed corporations, virtual asset service providers, professional services firms and the practitioners who are in the financial industry and banking sector.

Instructor / Speaker

Robert LUI

Robert is the Hong Kong Digital Asset Leader, Capital Market Services Group Hong Kong Leader, and Audit & Assurance partner of Deloitte China.

Overseeing Deloitte’s digital asset and Web3 program in Hong Kong, Robert works closely with regulators, trading platforms, custodians, and asset managers on licensing, compliance review, and security token offering projects.

With over 20 years of professional experience, he has led over 50 IPO engagements with corporations in a broad range of industries from consumer to real estate to technology, while providing audit & assurance, digitalisation, and mergers & acquisition services to listed companies and growth enterprises.

As a Member of the HKSAR Government’s Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development, Robert plays an active role in supporting the growth of Hong Kong’s digital asset and Web3 ecosystem.

Robert serves as a Board Director of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute.

Administrative Details

Code
TSBFT25002101
Date & Time
Thursday, 18 Sep 2025 (12:20 PM - 01:20 PM)
Venue
Virtual Platform
Relevant Subject
Type 1 - Dealing in securities
Type 2 - Dealing in futures contracts
Type 3 - Leveraged foreign exchange trading
Type 4 - Advising on securities
Type 5 - Advising on futures contracts
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Language
English
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00
Fees
All Member: HK$290
Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong (HKCSA): HK$405
HKSI Institute Staff: Free
Honorary Fellow Member: Free
Non-Member: HK$580
Staff of Corporate Member: HK$290