[Hong Kong Financial Secretary: Amendment Bill to Be Submitted This Year to Establish Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Trading and Custody] Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, stated that an amendment bill will be submitted within the year to establish a licensing regime for virtual asset trading, custody, advisory, and management services. The Hong Kong Gold Central Clearing and Settlement System will be launched in the first quarter of next year, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will announce details of renminbi-denominated and physically settled gold futures contracts within the year. (Source: Hong Kong SAR Government Press Release)