HONG KONG

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    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.

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    AML / KYC

    Beijing Issues Framework for Liquidating Seized Crypto vis Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2025

    Under the framework, third-party agencies will be appointed to sell seized crypto assets through licensed platforms in Hong Kong.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong to Tweak Listing Regime Amid China-US Tensions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025

    Regulators are considering ways to facilitate listings by US-listed Chinese companies that don’t comply with Hong Kong’s limits on dual-class shares.

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    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong SFC Urges Brokers to Enhance Security Against SMS Phishing Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025

    Hong Kong’s SFC has directed brokers to implement robust and up-to-date measures to safeguard against cyber fraud and SMS phishing scams.

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    Enforcement

    Hong Kong ICAC Charges Former Bank RM Over Fake Credit Letters

    By Editors | 09/06/2025

    The former bank relationship manager allegedly accepted $470,000 worth of Tether as a bribe to authenticate fake standby L/Cs and collateral letters.

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    AML / KYC

    US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network, Including HK Front Companies

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025

    OFAC has sanctioned a network laundering billions for Iran, targeting 10 individuals and 27 entities based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, and the UAE.

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    Enforcement

    SFC Outlines Multi-Pronged Strategy Against Unlicensed Finfluencers

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

    The SFC has conducted thematic inspections to assess the practices used by intermediaries that engage with finfluencers.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Official Outlines Vision for Virtual Asset Development

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

    Christopher Hui outlines Hong Kong’s vision for virtual asset development, emphasising security, innovation, and a multi-pronged strategy for growth.

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    Enforcement

    SFC Imposes 6-Month Ban on Former Executive Director of MTF Securities

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2025

    The SFC banned a former MTF Securities executive director for failing to properly manage credit risks and report suspicious trading […]

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    Big Picture

    BIS Bulletin Spotlights Benefits of Regional Integration in Asia

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

    BIS bulletin says Asia’s regional integration, supported by finance hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore, serves as a buffer against global fragmentation.

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