HONG KONG

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Probes Alleged Insider Trading Involving SFC, HKEX Staff

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

The investigation focuses on whether staff at the SFC and HKEX leaked market-sensitive information involving dozens of listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese SOE Issues First Publicly Tradeable Tokenised Bond

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

This is the first time tokenised securities created on a public blockchain have been formally listed for trading on traditional financial exchanges.

AML / KYC

SFC Bans Former UBS Director for Life Over Money Laundering Conviction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

The SFC has permanently barred Suen Kin-wing following convictions for laundering over HKD 134 million and breaching court injunctions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regime Attracts 77 Expressions of Interest

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The HKMA has received expressions of interest from banks, tech firms, securities firms and asset managers, among others.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Listed Companies Form Virtual Assets Industry Body

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The new association, backed by nearly 40 firms, aims to foster compliance and support Hong Kong's digital asset hub ambitions.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Enhance Margin Collateral Arrangements from 2 October

By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2025

HKEX will align interest paid on cash collateral with overnight rates and halve fees for non-cash collateral.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

Enforcement

SFC Revokes Licences, Issues Lifetime Bans in $154M Fraud Case

By Editors | 29/08/2025

The SFC has banned senior managers for life over a coordinated scheme that misappropriated client funds through non-existent investment units.

Enforcement

HK AFRC Fines Deloitte HKD 1.9M in Landmark Mainland China Data Case

By Editors | 29/08/2025

The action against Deloitte and two partners, part of a wider crackdown, marks the first case using audit papers obtained via a cross-border pact with China.