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Hong Kong VASP Licensing Regime Ord. No. 15 of 2022; AMLO Cap. 615 Part 5B In force Details Proposed Proposed: Completed Intro Introduced: Completed Review Review: Completed Passed Passed: Completed Enacted Enacted: Completed Effective Effective: Current

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Ordinance 2022

Hong Kong’s VASP/VATP regime licenses centralized virtual asset trading platforms under AMLO, with SFC supervision, AML/CFT, custody, governance, KYC and conduct requirements.

Last action: Jun 1, 2024 - Non-contravention period ended

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