Securities and Futures Commission

Enforcement

SFC Fines HSBC HKD 4.2m for Research Disclosure Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2025

The SFC cited years of systemic data and control deficiencies that led to thousands of incorrect disclosures in investment research reports.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Merchants Bank Arm Launches Regulated Crypto Trading in Hong Kong

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The move makes it the first Chinese bank-affiliated firm to offer such services, targeting professional investors under SFC regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Fund Manager for Regulatory Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2025

The SFC fined the former manager-in-charge HK$400,000 for AML control failures related to the management of several private funds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Imposes Stricter Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The SFC has mandated new custody standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms, citing global security failures and inadequacies found in local reviews.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA, SFC Issue Warning Against Speculation Amid Stablecoin Hype

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The HKMA and SFC have cautioned investors against irrational decisions based on speculation over stablecoin licensing, stressing a high bar for approval.

Enforcement

HKEX, SFC Censure Former Directors in First Joint Non-Cooperation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

HKEX and the SFC have publicly censured two former directors of TOMO Holdings for failing to cooperate with investigations by the two regulators.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Fintech to Launch Country's First Agricultural RWA Project

By Editors | 07/08/2025

CAC Fintech's strategic alliance with SFC-licensed Eddid Financial will focus on the tokenisation of agricultural assets, aligning with a mainland policy directives.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Addressing APAC’s Informal Crypto Market: P2P & OTC Trading

By Jessica Chuah | 05/08/2025

While informal P2P and OTC markets help to boost crypto adoption in Asia, they also fuel financial crime, writes Jessica Chuah.