Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea Fines Hana Bank for Private Fund Mis-selling

11/11/2025

The FSS has penalised the bank for distorting risks and omitting key information when selling KRW 378 billion of funds to investors.

Tokenisation

Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns

11/11/2025

ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets

11/11/2025

InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong's BEA to Test GenAI Compliance Tool in HKMA Sandbox

11/11/2025

BEA is partnering with tech firm CLPS to trial an AI and automation tool for compliance and risk management.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Shenzhen Sign Pact to Integrate Gold Markets, Deepen Fintech Ties

11/11/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong and Shenzhen aims to create a regional gold ecosystem and will provide regulatory support for cross-border processing and trade.

Market Abuse

Ex-SFC Official Faces New Charge in Market Manipulation Probe Leak

11/11/2025

A former associate director of the SFC allegedly advised suspects on how to handle a market manipulation investigation, including destroying evidence.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Arrests 32 in $140m Loan Fraud Scheme

10/11/2025

Thirteen frontline bank staff are among those arrested for a scheme that fraudulently sought government-backed loans for small businesses.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

10/11/2025

ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong SFC Secures First Jail Sentence for Finfluencer

10/11/2025

A financial influencer has been imprisoned for six weeks for providing unlicensed investment advice on a paid Telegram group.