Hong Kong

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    Enforcement

    SFC Imposes Restrictions on GA (Int’l) Capital Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2025

    GCML said the restriction notice has no effect on its global operations, and that the matter stems from a “third-party client violation” rather than misconduct by the firm.

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    AML / KYC

    HK Customs Working With HKU to Develop Crypto Tracing Tool

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SFC Finalises Fee Limits for Securities Registrars Under USM Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    The SFC’s Rico Leung said the conclusion on ASR fee limits marks a “critical milestone” on the road towards USM implementation.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    The Path to Readiness for HKMA’s Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

    By Priya Kundamal | 16/06/2025

    HKMA’s new derivatives reporting rules require firms to prioritise testing and stakeholder engagement, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Ant International Eyes Stablecoin Licence in Hong Kong – Report

    By Editors | 14/06/2025

    Ant International seeking stablecoin licences in Hong Kong, Singapore and Luxembourg. Hangzhou-based Ant Digital also seeking HK licence.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2025

    Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

    The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.

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    Market Infrastructure

    AI-Powered Contact Centre Showing Benefits, Says HK Official

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

    Hong Kong official Sun Dong said the 1823 Contact Centre’s increased use of AI has boosted efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong FSDC Partners TheCityUK on Financial Sector Collaboration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

    The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between FSDC and TheCityUK on transition finance, digital assets and capacity building.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Proposes Measures to Prevent Use of Misleading Business Names

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

    SFC proposes to expand the list of restricted words and phrases that cannot be used by unlicensed firms in their business names.

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