Licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers in Hong Kong A new licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers (“VASPs“) is due to come into effect in Hong Kong on 1st June 2023.   VASPs will be considered as Hong Kong companies...

Do Asia-based fund managers need a license in the US? In a previous blog post relating to the licensing of private equity firms in Hong Kong, I had explained that the Hong Kong securities regulator (i.e., the Securities and Futures...