The company obtained Type 4 and upgraded Type 9 authorization from the SFC.
It became the first firm to offer comprehensive crypto services to retail investors in Hong Kong.
The virtual
asset management provider HashKey Capital Limited has secured both Type 4 and
upgraded Type 9 licenses from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC),
becoming the first licensed corporation to offer a complete suite of securities
and virtual asset management and advisory services to retail investors in Hong
Kong.
Representatives
of the company told Finance Magnates that this move aims to position
HashKey Capital as one of the leading cryptocurrency firms operating in the
region.
HashKey Capital Secures
Dual Licenses in Hong Kong
The Type 4
license, obtained under license number BOP237, authorizes HashKey Capital to
provide securities and virtual asset advisory services, subject to conditions
such as due diligence and investor knowledge assessments.
This
milestone follows the firm's successful Type 9 license upgrade earlier this
year, which allowed it to manage virtual asset investment products for retail
investors.
Jupiter Zheng, the Research Director at HashKey Capital
“We are now
the only entity with double licensure in Hong Kong,” Jupiter Zheng, the Research
Director at HashKey Capital, explained to Finance Magnates. “This means
we can offer a full suite of products and services for retail and institutional
investors.”
As he
emphasized, the company offers several different products, which can be brought
together thanks to the dual license. Among them are in-house fund offerings,
investment product advisory, research reporting, and investor education in
digital assets.
“For TradFi
investors, these licenses increase confidence in our ability to bring compliant
investment services to the public,” added Vivien Wong, the Partner Liquid Fund at
HashKey Capital.
To access
HashKey Capital's virtual asset advisory services, all clients must pass a
suitability test, which helps the firm understand investors' financial status,
geopolitical status, investment perspective, and risk tolerance
Vivien Wong, the Partner Liquid Fund at HashKey Capital
“All
clients, whether they are retail or institutional investors, must pass a
suitability test, before HashKey Capital can perform its virtual assets
advisory services to them,” Wong, added. “The suitability test will help
HashKey Capital to understand the financial status and can determine which kind
of advice to be delivered to them.”
As she emphasized,
additional tests will be conducted regularly, and KYC procedures will be
carried out for their investors.
The latest
moves follow the introduction of the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin and Ether spot
ETFs, managed by Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Limited, with
HashKey Capital Limited serving as the sub-investment manager.
Since its
inception, HashKey Capital has managed over $1 billion in client assets and has
made more than 500 investments in infrastructure, tools, and applications
The virtual
asset management provider HashKey Capital Limited has secured both Type 4 and
upgraded Type 9 licenses from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC),
becoming the first licensed corporation to offer a complete suite of securities
and virtual asset management and advisory services to retail investors in Hong
Kong.
Representatives
of the company told Finance Magnates that this move aims to position
HashKey Capital as one of the leading cryptocurrency firms operating in the
region.
HashKey Capital Secures
Dual Licenses in Hong Kong
The Type 4
license, obtained under license number BOP237, authorizes HashKey Capital to
provide securities and virtual asset advisory services, subject to conditions
such as due diligence and investor knowledge assessments.
This
milestone follows the firm's successful Type 9 license upgrade earlier this
year, which allowed it to manage virtual asset investment products for retail
investors.
Jupiter Zheng, the Research Director at HashKey Capital
“We are now
the only entity with double licensure in Hong Kong,” Jupiter Zheng, the Research
Director at HashKey Capital, explained to Finance Magnates. “This means
we can offer a full suite of products and services for retail and institutional
investors.”
As he
emphasized, the company offers several different products, which can be brought
together thanks to the dual license. Among them are in-house fund offerings,
investment product advisory, research reporting, and investor education in
digital assets.
“For TradFi
investors, these licenses increase confidence in our ability to bring compliant
investment services to the public,” added Vivien Wong, the Partner Liquid Fund at
HashKey Capital.
To access
HashKey Capital's virtual asset advisory services, all clients must pass a
suitability test, which helps the firm understand investors' financial status,
geopolitical status, investment perspective, and risk tolerance
Vivien Wong, the Partner Liquid Fund at HashKey Capital
“All
clients, whether they are retail or institutional investors, must pass a
suitability test, before HashKey Capital can perform its virtual assets
advisory services to them,” Wong, added. “The suitability test will help
HashKey Capital to understand the financial status and can determine which kind
of advice to be delivered to them.”
As she emphasized,
additional tests will be conducted regularly, and KYC procedures will be
carried out for their investors.
The latest
moves follow the introduction of the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin and Ether spot
ETFs, managed by Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Limited, with
HashKey Capital Limited serving as the sub-investment manager.
Since its
inception, HashKey Capital has managed over $1 billion in client assets and has
made more than 500 investments in infrastructure, tools, and applications
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
