Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) has received a licence to offer virtual asset dealing services to both retail and professional investors, parent company Futu Holdings announced. The firm has upgraded its Type 1 licence to include virtual asset dealing, approved by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Futu earlier launched a service allowing local investors to trade in various markets, including Hong Kong, the US, China, and Japan, through a single account. Trading in Singapore, Australian, and Canadian stocks will follow, with no specific timetable disclosed. Separately, Bright Smart Securities & Commodities reported an 8% rise in net profit to HKD147m for the three months ending June. Customer numbers reached 566,835, with improved investment sentiment boosting performance.