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Enforcement
SFC Suspends Licensed Rep Over Undisclosed Personal Dealings
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025
The Rifa Securities representative failed to disclose personal securities trading via another brokerage firm for three years.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Consults on New Return Templates for Reporting Cryptoassets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2025
HKMA said the revised return templates will help guide system developments of banks as they prepare to implement the BCBS standard.
AML / KYC
HK and SG Police Dismantle Cross-Border Scam Syndicate
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2025
The joint operation resulted in 8 arrests and seizures of HKD 18 million in SIM cards used for phone scams.
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.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong To Develop ML Tracer for Crypto Transactions
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025
Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies.
Market Infrastructure
SFC To Adopt Registrar Fee Limits in Paperless Securities Market
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.
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.
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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Official Outlines ‘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.
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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