Securities and Futures Commission

    Hong Kong Investment Visa Scheme Draws HK$95 Billion in Applications

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The residency programme has attracted nearly 3,200 applicants in two years, prompting officials to ease rules to provide investors with greater flexibility.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Set to Launch First RWA Tokenisation Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

    DL Holdings gets a regulatory nod for property and PE fund tokenisation, while Finloop announces a new project backed by Canadian gold mining assets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Sees Launch of First Virtual Asset Structured Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

    The options-based products linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum are a first for Hong Kong's market and are available only to professional investors.

    Market Infrastructure

    SFC Calls on Firms to Participate in Rehearsals for HKEX Network Upgrade

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    Exchange Participants must test connectivity ahead of a Q3 2026 system cutover designed to boost market stability and resilience.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Representative of Sun Hung Kai for Life

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    The individual conducted unauthorised trades and forged documents over a five-year period to conceal significant client losses.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026

    The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Secures Global Asset Freeze in HKEX Insider Dealing Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

    SFC obtains first-of-its-kind UK court order to freeze HKD 4.3 million linked to a former HKEX employee and relatives.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Issues First Virtual Assets Licence in Almost Eight Months

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

    Victory Fintech and VDX Custody secure licences for trading and custody, with the group

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Secures Record Settlement Over Takeover Code Breaches

    By Editors | 17/02/2026

    Units of Chow Tai Fook Group failed to make a mandatory general offer in 2016 and improperly lapsed a subsequent bid in 2022.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Considers Expanding Channel for Confidential IPO Filings – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

    HKEX may allow traditional sector firms to file listing applications privately in a bid to enhance its competitiveness as a global IPO hub.

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