CMB International was granted a virtual asset license and was the first Chinese bank brokerage firm in Hong Kong to obtain virtual asset trading services and other related licenses

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on July 14, according to CMB International Securities Limited (“CMB International”), the company officially obtained approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission on July 14, 2025, making it the first Chinese bank brokerage firm in Hong Kong to obtain a license related to virtual asset trading services. This move not only highlights CMB International's forward-looking deployment in the field of digital finance, but also marks a key step in the field of virtual assets, opening up more development opportunities for its stock business segment.

CMB International Securities holds licenses No. 1 and 4 from the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission. It provides diversified product trading solutions covering major local and global exchanges in Hong Kong to fully support its capital market investment needs. CMB International claims that it has obtained a license related to virtual assets, marking the official expansion of its business into the digital finance market and opening up a space of imagination for integration across fields. Explore incorporating virtual assets into diverse investment portfolios, and develop innovative strategies by studying the correlation between virtual assets and the stock market. In the future, investors can participate in virtual asset transactions including cryptocurrencies in compliance on the CMB International platform, obtain more diversified investment options in addition to traditional financial products, diversify risks, and enhance profits.