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Market Infrastructure
China, Hong Kong Expand Bond Connect to Non-Banks, Ease Repo Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025
Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes expected by end-August.
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.
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