Hong Kong

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.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Jails Four in Taiping Life Commission Scam

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2025

HKD 4.6 million in commission and bonuses were paid out despite policyholders never signing application forms or paying premiums.

Market Infrastructure

New Reforms to Open Shenzhen’s Doors to HK-Listed Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025

Hong Kong listed companies that are registered in the GBA  will be able to also pursue listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA’s Trade Reporting Rewrite: An Opportunity to Modernise

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

As Hong Kong’s new OTC derivatives reporting rules loom, DTCC is urging market participants to quickly start testing.

Market Infrastructure

HK Exchange Issues Warning Against “Non-Standard” Networking Tech

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025

Prohibited activities include packet splitting and deliberate transmission of corrupt network packets, among others.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2025

Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.

Market Infrastructure

LCH, CMU Omniclear Sign MoU on Post-Trade Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

LCH and CMU OmniClear team up to expand CNH clearing services, boosting efficiency and access for global investors.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Calls on Firms to Enhance Client Asset Protection Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

The SFC emphasised the need for stronger due diligence on third-party custodians and stronger internal audit functions to identify control gaps.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong’s New Stablecoin Law to Commence Operation on 1 August

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

The stablecoin ordinance passed in May will take effect on 1 August, subject to negative vetting of the legislative notice.