FAQs on licensing related matters
Unless otherwise specified, terms used in these FAQs bear the same meaning as defined in the Guidelines for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators (VATP Guidelines).
| Topic | Last Updated | 
|---|---|
| "Actively markets" under section 115 of the SFO and section 53ZRB of the AMLO | 31 May 2023 | 
| Competence requirements for individuals | 31 May 2023 | 
| Compliance with notification requirements | 31 May 2023 | 
| Conducting business outside Hong Kong | 31 May 2023 | 
| External assessment reports for licence applications | 
31 May 2023             (Updated 16 January 2025)  | 
    
| Measures for augmenting senior management accountability in Platform Operators | 31 May 2023 | 
| Premises for business and record keeping | 31 May 2023 | 
| SFC Regulatory Sandbox | 31 May 2023 |