The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is introducing a new layer of trading options for professional investors, expanding the city’s digital asset landscape. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu has announced regulatory plans that will allow professional investors access to virtual asset derivatives trading within the region. This move aims to diversify available investment products and services catering to various investor groups. Following the April greenlight for licensed crypto firms to offer staking services, this decision reinforces Hong Kong’s efforts to bolster its digital asset offerings and attract experienced investors through a range of hedging and leveraging strategies.
Robust risk management measures will be implemented alongside these new trading options, ensuring transparency and investor protection. Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as a leading hub for digital assets, mirroring a broader strategy to establish itself as a significant player in the global financial market.