The HKIDR is expected to be launched in the later part of Q4 2022 at the earliest and the OTCR in the later part of Q2 2023 at the earliest, subject to the market’s completion of system testing and rehearsals.
The SFC has produced two videos (i.e. “Unlocking Investor ID” Full Video / Highlights versions) for investor education of the regimes.The videos introduce the regimes to public investors, explain what they are required to do and address their major concerns under the regimes.