HONG KONG

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

Enforcement

Hong Kong PCPD Censures Insurer, Airline in Data Breach Crackdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

The PCPD has detailed multiple data security failures, urging firms to embed data protection into their corporate culture.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Exchanges to Double Price Limits for 'ST' Stocks

By Editors | 06/07/2025

The move aims to improve price discovery for risk-alerted companies and accelerate market-based delisting mechanisms.

AML / KYC

SFC Fines Arta Global Futures and Suspends Ex-Directors for AML Breaches

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The SFC has penalised Arta Global Futures and suspended two former senior executives over systemic AML and trading surveillance failures.

AML / KYC

How Hong Kong is Tackling the Money Mule Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

Industry experts discussed the growing sophistication of money mule networks and the complexities of detecting and offboarding suspicious accounts.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.

Market Infrastructure

HK Review Panel Urges Overhaul of MPFA's Fining and Sanctioning Policies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

An independent review panel has called for greater consistency in the MPFA's enforcement actions, raising concerns over its new fining mechanism.

Enforcement

Hong Kong AFRC Fines Ex-CITIC Banker Over Insider Dealing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

The AFRC has sanctioned Wu Kam Shing after a tribunal found he used confidential information from his banking role for personal gain.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants Licences for Tokenised Securities to DigiFT

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Digital asset platform DigiFT has gained approval to deal in and advise on tokenised real-world assets, expanding its Asia footprint.