Hong Kong

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Secures First Jail Sentence for Finfluencer

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

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

    Fintech / Regtech

    G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

    A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Digital Banks Win High Public Trust: HKAB Survey

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    New HKAB survey finds user confidence in digital banks is strongly linked to awareness of HKMA oversight and deposit protection.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Franklin Templeton Launches Tokenised Fund Under Hong Kong's New 'Fintech 2030' Plan

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    The launch is the first initiative under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s new five-year strategy to embed AI and blockchain in finance.

    AML / KYC

    Mining the Blockchain: Lessons from the Prince Group Laundering Case

    By Nathan Lynch | 10/11/2025

    The US DOJ’s case against Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodian-headquartered Prince Group, has provided a unique window into the role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering schemes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK Wealth Industry Calls for Reforms to Boost Competitiveness

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    New report urges Hong Kong to reform complex product rules, virtual asset custody, and cross-border schemes to maintain its edge.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Flags 'Explosive Growth' in AI-driven Cyber Attacks

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    Officials report a sharp rise in security incidents, prompting the government to roll out new AI ethics and usage guidelines.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Loss-absorbing Rules for Non-G-SIBs Are Too Complex: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    New paper reviews diverging approaches to loss-absorbing capacity requirements for systemic banks other than G-SIBs.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Charges 16 in HK$1.6b JPEX Crypto Fraud Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

    Charges include conspiracy to defraud and the first use of a new law against the reckless inducement of virtual asset investments.

    Enforcement

    SFC Issues Lifetime Ban to Former Hang Seng Banker

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

    The SFC's action follows a criminal conviction and 30-month prison sentence for the theft of more than HKD 1.5 million.

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