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Securities / Derivatives

Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong, Québec Sign Pact to Ease Cross-Border Fund Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The agreement adds Québec to Hong Kong’s list of acceptable inspection regimes, simplifying market access for its asset managers.

Market Infrastructure

HK LegCo Panel Reviews Key Financial Reforms Amid Economic Headwinds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

A legislative report details discussions with regulators on key initiatives, including AI sandboxes, tokenised bonds, and deepening Mainland China market access.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Signals Further Listing Reforms, Eyes Tokenised ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

Officials have outlined plans to further refine Hong Kong's listing rules and promote innovative products like tokenised ETFs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Approves Asia's First Spot Solana ETF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

China Asset Management's spot Solana ETF has been approved to list on HKEX, expanding the city's regulated virtual asset offerings beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chairman Vows Balanced Regulation Amid Governance, Digital Asset Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

Chairman Kelvin Wong highlighted a focus on issuer quality and digital asset innovation while warning of rising financial scams.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Backs Industry Initiatives on Digital Asset Fund Compliance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2025

The SFC has signalled its support for efforts to strengthen risk management and compliance standards for digital and tokenised investment funds.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Fines UBS HK$8m for Investor Classification Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2025

The penalty relates to a 12-year systems failure that led to securities lending and the sale of complex products to ineligible clients.