Hong Kong

Enforcement

ICAC Charges Four Audit Staff Over False Accountants’ Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2025

The ICAC said the audit staff defrauded their principal as well as HKEX to secure the listing of a Macao construction firm.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Launches Specialist Tech Firm Listing Channel

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2025

Tailored guidance will be provided to specialist technology and biotech companies seeking to list in Hong Kong.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Intervenes in Markets as IPO Interest Drives HKD Higher

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2025

If new IPOs in Hong Kong such as CATL perform well, capital inflows to the city will likely continue, and more intervention will be needed.

AML / KYC

The Skinny on Scams: Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore Focus on Financial Deception

By Nathan Lynch | 06/05/2025

Nathan Lynch explores the lessons from the different approaches to managing the sophistication and scale of the burgeoning “scam industry”.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia, Hong Kong Eye Payment System Connectivity

By Editors | 06/05/2025

A proposed MoU between NBC and HKMA would focus on payment system connectivity and collaboration on foreign exchange and reserve management.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Regulators Taking Forward Review of Listing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

Christopher Hui told LegCo that the SFC and HKEX are taking forward a comprehensive review on reforming the listing regime.

AML / KYC

HKMA is Intensifying its Crackdown on Scams, Laundering, Fraud

By Nathan Lynch | 02/05/2025

The HKMA is sharpening its focus on financial crime as scams and fraud complaints continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Implement Higher Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts

By Editors | 01/05/2025

Proposal to increase position limits for HSI, HSCEI, and HSTECH-linked derivatives received “strong support” from respondents to February consultation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

AFCA Calls Out Inconsistent Scams Response Across Financial Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025

AFCA is urging FIs to bolster their scam response teams with adequate resources to effectively combat scams and boost consumer confidence.