Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Suspends Ex-Broker for Misconduct Linked to Ramp-and-Dump Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The SFC has penalised a former Shanxi Securities representative for using a client’s password to place 945 trades.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Updates Guidance on Staff Registration and Vetting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA has consolidated existing rules, emphasising due diligence, reference checks, and the personal liability of senior managers.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Issues Additional Guidance on Climate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA is urging banks to adopt quantitative metrics, bridge data gaps, and embed climate considerations across all traditional risk types.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Jails Ex-Exec of Listed Company for Money Laundering

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Wong Ming Chun of delisted Hua Han Health was sentenced to over seven years, prompting a strong warning on corporate governance from the SFC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Commences Trading in Spot Solana ETF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The ETF saw HKD 11.39 million in first-day trading volume. The US market also saw the successful launch of three new spot crypto ETFs on the same day.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen Unveils 2025-2027 Tech Industry M&A Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The plan aims to attract institutional capital and deepen Hong Kong links to boost listed company market capitalisation to CNY 20 trillion.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Consults on Updated Guidance to Incorporate Crypto Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

A consultation has been launched on a revised Supervisory Policy Manual that introduces a specific prudential treatment for cryptoassets.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong to Issue Additional Guidance on Climate Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The HKMA will soon release additional guidance after observing banks making progress in quantitative frameworks and data-driven approaches.