Hong Kong

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Police Arrest 30 in Connection with Alleged JPEX Fraud

By Editors | 28/11/2023

A total 66 individuals have now been arrested, though they have not yet been charged and have all been released on bail pending investigation.

AML / KYC

HK Police, Banks Inaugurate New “Anti-Deception Alliance”

By Editors | 27/11/2023

Through the Alliance, ten participating banks will work alongside the police to provide real-time assistance in detecting, disrupting and deterring scams.

Enforcement

HK AFRC Bans Auditor for Life, Imposes HK$300,000 Fine

By Mark Johnston | 27/11/2023

A CPA has been penalised for falsely signing off 11 audit reports and providing misleading information to the HKICPA.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Interactive Brokers, Victory Securities Granted HK Crypto Licences

By Editors | 27/11/2023

Interactive Brokers and Victory Securities say they have approval to offer crypto trading services to retail investors in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Allows Indonesian Companies to Apply for Secondary Listings

By Editors | 27/11/2023

The inclusion of IDX on HKEX’s list of Recognised Stock Exchanges allows Indonesian companies to apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, HKEX Formally Announce Plans to Launch China Treasury Bond Futures

By Editors | 26/11/2023

The launch of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong will further expand the toolkit for overseas investors to hedge their exposure to Mainland assets.

Enforcement

SFC Starts Legal Proceedings Against AMTD Global Markets Limited

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2023

The SFC has asked the city’s Court of First Instance to inquire into the circumstances of non-compliance by AMTD Global Markets Limited and its former executives.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Unveils Enhancements to Market Data Suite

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2023

From 1 December, HKEX will introduce new market data subscription options and reduce its mobile market data service fee.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA, Abu Dhabi FSRA to Enhance Fintech Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2023

The regulators will explore PoC projects to connect HKMA’s CDI platform to ADGM’s SME Financing Platform.