According to Foresight News, Futu Securities, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Futu Holdings Limited (02263.HK), has applied to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for a license. The application, submitted on July 25, 2025, aims to allow the company to engage in regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) as an intermediary for virtual asset trading and advisory services.