Securities and Futures Commission

Enforcement

SFC, HKEX Take Joint Action Against Listed Company, Former Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

The SFC and HKEX said the former directors of mobile gaming company FingerTango misused IPO proceeds after the company went public in 2018

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Extends ‘Swift Licensing Process’ to New VATP Applicants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

The SFC released a circular detailing the new licensing process as well as inspection findings identifying deficiencies in VATP systems and processes.

Capital / Liquidity

HKEX Starts Accepting CGBs as Collateral for Swap Connect

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2025

OTC Clear started accepting CGBs as margin collateral for Northbound Swap Connect. They will also be accepted for other derivative transactions by end Q1 2025.

Enforcement

ICAC Charges Ex-SFC Official for Interfering with Investigation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2025

The former associate director allegedly advised subjects of a market manipulation investigation to destroy potential evidence

Enforcement

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Former StanChart Insurance Rep

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2025

Chan Ka Him induced two clients to transfer funds to a bank account he controlled on the pretence that they would be used to settle premium payments

Enforcement

HK Court Fines Solicitor for Breaching SFO Secrecy Provision

By Editors | 07/01/2025

This is the first time a Hong Kong practicing solicitor has been convicted for contravening the secrecy provision under the SFO.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Ever-Long Securities for IPO Sponsor Failures

By Editors | 30/12/2024

The SFC said Ever-Long Securities failed to perform appropriate due diligence and make complete disclosures in a GEM listing application.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, HKMA Issue Revised Derivatives Reporting Guidance

By Editors | 30/12/2024

Revised FAQs and Supplementary Reporting Instructions have been issued to reflect changes taking effect on 29 September 2025.

Enforcement

SFC Imposes Fine and Lifetime Ban Against Fund Manager

By Editors | 28/12/2024

The SFC said the former fund manager’s removal from the industry is “necessary to protect the investing public”.