SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION

Enforcement

SFC Reaches Compensation Deal for Shareholders of Delisted Firm

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2024

If approved by the court, three former directors who siphoned money from a now-delisted company will pay HK$192mn in compensation to minority shareholders.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Sets Rules for Distributing Research on Stock Connect ETFs

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2024

Hong Kong intermediaries are allowed to distribute research reports of eligible Mainland ETFs that are available in Hong Kong via Stock Connect.

Enforcement

HKMA Suspends Ex-Hang Seng Bank Employee for Dishonest Conduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2024

The HKMA suspended a former Hang Seng Bank relevant individual for fabricating a client’s signature on a time deposit application form.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Issues Licensing Guidance for Visiting and Returning Professionals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2024

The SFC provides guidance on licensing options for professionals visiting and returning to Hong Kong to conduct regulated activities.

Enforcement

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Former UBS Associate Director

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2024

The former associate director was banned for life following his conviction for laundering $1.8mn that he stole from UBS.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Launches New Sandbox for Tokenised Asset Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/08/2024

The Project Ensemble Sandbox will facilitate interbank settlement using tokenised money for transactions involving tokenised assets.

FCA Chair Accused of Breaching Whistleblower Confidentiality

By Editors | 26/08/2024

FCA chair Ashley Alder reportedly forwarded a whistleblower’s correspondence to other staff members, revealing their identity without their consent.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Eases Rules for Specialist Tech Listings, De-SPAC Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2024

The SFC and HKEX said the adjustments were made to address the change in market conditions since the regimes were introduced.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Finds ‘Unsatisfactory Practices’ at Some Crypto Firms

By Editors | 23/08/2024

The SFC found an overreliance on just a few executives for custody and inadequate safeguards against cybercrime risks.