Securities and Futures Commission

AML / KYC

Hong Kong SFC Updates Guidance on Remote Account Opening

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

The updated guidance provides additional flexibility to use digital ID and certification services for the purposes of remotely onboarding overseas investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong MPFA Includes PE Funds as Permissible Investments

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The move is expected to encourage private equity funds to raise capital in Hong Kong and expand the city’s role as a hub for alternative investments.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Lists First ETF Tracking Saudi Government Debt

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulators from the two markets have agreed to enhance collaboration and continue work to facilitate more cross-border investment initiatives.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Auditor Suspended, Fined for Breaching Independence Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

The auditor, who previously held senior positions at the SFC and HKMA, is suspended for 18 months and required to pay HKD 500,000 in penalties.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Adopts Reforms to Bolster Fund Liquidity Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

The reforms aim to better protect investors in open-ended investment funds, reduce liquidity mismatches, and ensure financial stability.

Market Infrastructure

HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.

ESG / Sustainability

South Korea to Unveil ESG Disclosure Roadmap Next Month

By Editors | 24/05/2025

FSC to release ESG reporting guidelines in June in the face of industry concerns over Scope 3 measurement and shifting policy in other jurisdictions.

AML / KYC

SFC Alerts Public to Phishing Texts Targeting Brokerage Clients

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

Phishing texts are tricking Hong Kong investors into revealing personal data, leading to financial losses, warns the SFC.

AML / KYC

SFC Imposes 5-Month Ban on Former Lion Futures Director

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

The SFC banned a former MIC for five months over his role in Lion Futures’ failure to comply with AML/CFT requirements between 2017 and 2019.