Securities and Futures Commission

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Updates Guidance on Staff Registration and Vetting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA has consolidated existing rules, emphasising due diligence, reference checks, and the personal liability of senior managers.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Jails Ex-Exec of Listed Company for Money Laundering

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Wong Ming Chun of delisted Hua Han Health was sentenced to over seven years, prompting a strong warning on corporate governance from the SFC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Commences Trading in Spot Solana ETF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The ETF saw HKD 11.39 million in first-day trading volume. The US market also saw the successful launch of three new spot crypto ETFs on the same day.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Bans Ex-BOCOM Banker for Nominee Account Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The former BOCOM banker used his mother's account for over 260 trades to circumvent internal controls over a five-year period.

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.