SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Mulls Tweaks to Listing Regime Amid US-China Tensions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025

Regulators are considering ways to facilitate listings by US-listed Chinese companies that don’t comply with Hong Kong’s limits on dual-class shares.

AML / KYC

SFC Directs Brokers to Enhance Security Against SMS Phishing Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025

Hong Kong’s SFC has directed brokers to implement robust and up-to-date measures to safeguard against cyber fraud and SMS phishing scams.

Enforcement

SFC Outlines Multi-Pronged Strategy Against Unlicensed Finfluencers

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

The SFC has conducted thematic inspections to assess the practices used by intermediaries that engage with finfluencers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Official Outlines Vision for Virtual Asset Development

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

Christopher Hui outlines Hong Kong’s vision for virtual asset development, emphasising security, innovation, and a multi-pronged strategy for growth.

Enforcement

SFC Imposes 6-Month Ban on Former Executive Director of MTF Securities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2025

The SFC banned a former MTF Securities executive director for failing to properly manage credit risks and report suspicious trading […]

Enforcement

SFC Secures Landmark $190m Payout for Combest Shareholders

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2025

Former executives of delisted Combest Holdings will compensate shareholders following SFC action over inflated valuations.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Prepares Market for Uncertificated Securities Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2025

HKEX has outlined the steps for the 2026 shift to uncertificated securities and published a discussion paper on the key listing rule changes.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong SFC Updates Guidance on Remote Account Opening

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

The updated guidance provides additional flexibility to use digital ID and certification services for the purposes of remotely onboarding overseas investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong MPFA Includes PE Funds as Permissible Investments

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The move is expected to encourage private equity funds to raise capital in Hong Kong and expand the city’s role as a hub for alternative investments.