Hong Kong

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Issues More Warnings About Suspected Crypto Frauds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2024

    BitForex, which disappeared with users’ funds last month, was added to the alert list, along with suspicious websites impersonating HashKey and OSL.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Issues Revised SPM Module on CCyB Settings

    By Editors | 05/03/2024

    The revised SPM module introduces a Positive Neutral CCyB of 1% for Hong Kong to ensure an additional buffer is available in the event of a shock.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Bonnie Chan Takes Over as Chief Executive of HKEX

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024

    The CEO-handover took effect just after HKEX reported an 18% jump in its 2023 profits, but a 13% drop in fourth-quarter profits.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Launches New Immigration Scheme for Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024

    The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme opened for applicants on Friday, several months earlier than expected.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Launches Prototype ‘Green Fintech Map’

    By Editors | 03/03/2024

    The Map is a directory of more than 50 green fintech firms so far, intended to help firms identify solutions that meet their business needs.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Issues Guidance on Disciplinary Process Under Virtual Assets Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2024

    The guide describes the SFC’s process for taking disciplinary action, what such action can entail, and who can be subject to such action.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Stops Accepting Licence Applications from Crypto Platforms

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2024

    24 licence applicants are listed on the SFC’s website, including OKX, Crypto.com, Bybit, Bullish, Gate Group, Huobi and Matrixport.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Lists First-ever Covered Call ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/02/2024

    HKEX’s Brian Roberts said the two new ETFs help to further diversify the exchange’s line-up of exchange-traded products.

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    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Concludes First International Anti-Corruption Training

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/02/2024

    The training programme, co-organised by the ICAC and UNODC, brought together participants from 19 jurisdictions.

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    Enforcement

    HK Retail Trader Convicted of Fraud Involving Naked Short Selling

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

    This is the first criminal conviction in Hong Kong for securities fraud involving illegal short selling.

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