Hong Kong

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK, Macau Police Make Four New Arrests in JPEX Case

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2023

Two Hong Kong residents were arrested in Macau and two more in Hong Kong. One was found with documents that were shredded and bleached.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong’s Favourable Crypto Climate Powers Transaction Volumes

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2023

Hong Kong’s growing status as a crypto hub may be an indication of the Chinese government becoming more open to digital assets, said a study by Chainalysis.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Publishes Names of VATP Licence Applicants

By Editors | 01/10/2023

Four VATP operators have submitted licence applications to the SFC. Six entities are listed as ‘suspicious VATPs’.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Allows Saudi Companies to Apply for Secondary Listings in Hong Kong

By Editors | 29/09/2023

Companies with a primary listing on the Saudi Exchange’s Main Market can apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

Market Infrastructure

Regulators Announce Planned Enhancements for Wealth Connect

By Editors | 29/09/2023

The eligibility, product range, investment and sales limits will be enhanced, and securities firms will be allowed to participate.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Preparing to Launch A50 Options, T-Bond Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2023

Speaking at ISDA’s Derivatives Trading Forum, the SFC’s Ricco Leung said Mainland regulators support the launch of an A50 options contract in Hong Kong.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Confirms Launch Date for New IPO Settlement Platform

By Editors | 28/09/2023

The new platform, FINI, will shorten the time between the pricing of an IPO and the trading of shares from T+5 to T+2.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hackers Steal $200m from Mixin in 2023’s Biggest Crypto Hack

By Editors | 27/09/2023

Mixin has since offered the attacker a $20mn “BUG Bounty Reward” for the return of its users’ funds, and that the losses may not be as significant as initial estimates.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Pushes for Greater Use of FPS for Business Payments

By Editors | 27/09/2023

For October, banks and SFV operators won’t have to pay settlement fees when using the FPS for payments from corporates and merchants.