Hong Kong

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chinese SOE Issues First Publicly Tradeable Tokenised Bond

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    This is the first time tokenised securities created on a public blockchain have been formally listed for trading on traditional financial exchanges.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Bans Former UBS Director for Life Over Money Laundering Conviction

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

    The SFC has permanently barred Suen Kin-wing following convictions for laundering over HKD 134 million and breaching court injunctions.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regime Attracts 77 Expressions of Interest

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The HKMA has received expressions of interest from banks, tech firms, securities firms and asset managers, among others.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Listed Companies Form Virtual Assets Industry Body

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The new association, backed by nearly 40 firms, aims to foster compliance and support Hong Kong's digital asset hub ambitions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Enhance Margin Collateral Arrangements from 2 October

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2025

    HKEX will align interest paid on cash collateral with overnight rates and halve fees for non-cash collateral.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

    Enforcement

    SFC Revokes Licences, Issues Lifetime Bans in $154M Fraud Case

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The SFC has banned senior managers for life over a coordinated scheme that misappropriated client funds through non-existent investment units.

    Enforcement

    HK AFRC Fines Deloitte HKD 1.9M in Landmark Mainland China Data Case

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The action against Deloitte and two partners, part of a wider crackdown, marks the first case using audit papers obtained via a cross-border pact with China.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK SFC Fines Deutsche Bank $3 Million for Regulatory Breaches

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The fine covers an eight-year period and includes overcharging clients, incorrect risk ratings, and failure to disclose conflicts in research.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Police Arrest 29 in Anti-Loan Sharking Crackdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    Since mid-May, four coordinated operations have seen dozens arrested, including minors, for predatory lending and "excessive interest rates".

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