HONG KONG

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    AML / KYC

    HKAB Updates AML/CFT FAQs to Align with Revised AMLO

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025

    The updated FAQs align with the AMLO amendments that came into force last year and provide additional guidance on dual-use goods.

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    Enforcement

    ICAC Charges Ex-SFC Official for Interfering with Investigation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2025

    The former associate director allegedly advised subjects of a market manipulation investigation to destroy potential evidence

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    Hong Kong FSDC Signs MoU with Istanbul Financial Center

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2025

    The MoU will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, paving the way for innovative solutions in financial services.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Launches Supervisory Incubator to Promote Responsible DLT Adoption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2025

    The incubator provides banks a one-stop platform for obtaining supervisory feedback on DLT-related proposals and the option to conduct live trials.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Announces Enhancements to New Immigration Scheme for Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2025

    Christopher Hui said the enhancement measures will encourage more participation and create synergy with the tax concession regime for family offices.

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    Enforcement

    SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Former StanChart Insurance Rep

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2025

    Chan Ka Him induced two clients to transfer funds to a bank account he controlled on the pretence that they would be used to settle premium payments

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    Enforcement

    HK Court Fines Solicitor for Breaching SFO Secrecy Provision

    By Editors | 07/01/2025

    This is the first time a Hong Kong practicing solicitor has been convicted for contravening the secrecy provision under the SFO.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Regulation Asia: Top 10 Contributed Articles for 2024

    By Editors | 05/01/2025

    This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2024, based on aggregated user traffic.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    HKIC Selects Four Firms to Manage New CIES Portfolio

    By Editors | 05/01/2025

    Betatron Venture Group, Inno Angel Fund, MindWorks Capital and Radiant Tech Ventures were appointed to manage the new CIES investment portfolio.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Phase 2 Enhancements to Depositor Protection Scheme

    By Editors | 04/01/2025

    The measures provide enhanced coverage to affected depositors upon a bank merger or acquisition

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