HONG KONG

    Enforcement

    Two Former Execs Arrested in Hong Kong for Manipulation, Corruption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    A former executive director of an SFC-licensed brokerage firm is suspected of accepting advantages from a listed company's former chairman.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX to Launch New Digital Issuer Platform Next Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    HKEX says the new secure web-based portal will become the mandatory channel for issuer submissions, enhancing compliance and market transparency.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong PCPD Probes Cathay Pacific Data Breach

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

    The compliance check into a Cathay Pacific data breach follows a recent investigation into a Qantas data breach, signalling heightened regulatory scrutiny on data protection in the city.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Developing New Rules to Support Elderly Banking Consumers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

    Regulators will issue elderly-friendly banking guidelines to improve the banking experience for seniors, and require banks to offer a "default no-online banking" option to customers.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong to Expand Mandatory Reference Checks for Bankers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

    From September 2025, the MRC Scheme will be expanded to cover 50,000 frontline staff involved in securities, insurance, or mandatory provident fund regulated activities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China to Roll Out New SME Credit Assessment, Data Flow Models

    By Editors | 25/07/2025

    Multi-agency notice details a nationwide SME credit platform and new mechanisms for cross-border data transfer in key pilot zones.

    Enforcement

    US PCAOB Revokes Hong Kong Audit Firm's Registration

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

    Centurion ZD CPA & Co. and its owner have been permanently barred after the PCAOB found major violations in the 2021 audit of Luckin Coffee.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Secures Compensation for Clients of Fraudulent Brokerage

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

    The SFC says court-appointed administrators have distributed assets to clients of Hong Kong Wan Kiu Investment.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA Warns of 'Frothiness' in Stablecoin Market, Signals Strict AML Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

    The HKMA will grant only a handful of stablecoin issuer licences initially and impose stringent AML rules amid concerns over market speculation.

    Enforcement

    HKMA Fines Four FIs HKD 17.8M for AML and CDD Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/07/2025

    The HKMA has penalised three banks and a stored value facility licensee for AML/CFT control deficiencies.

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