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Regulatory News


FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd
We are investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES).
Sep 18


FinCEN urges whistleblowers to report Iran-linked illicit finance - AML Intelligence
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent THE U.S. Treasury is urging whistleblowers to report potential money laundering and sanctions violations linked to Iran.
Sep 18


HKDAP Deposits and Withdrawals Now on HashKey Exchange
HashKey Holdings Limited announced that its licensed trading platform, HashKey Exchange, has officially launched deposit and withdrawal functions for HKDAP, Hong Kong’s HKD-regulated stablecoin. It is one of the first licensed virtual asset trading platforms to support HKDAP depo
Sep 18


SFC bans Mok Cheuk Ling for 42 months
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has prohibited Ms Mok Cheuk Ling, a former licensed representative of Sun Hung Kai Investment Services Limited (SHKIS) and Sun Hung Kai Commodities Limited (SHKCOM) (collectively, SHK), from re‑entering the industry for 42 months from 1
Sep 18


Pre-trial review set for criminal prosecution for noncompliance with SFC notices in market manipulation investigations
The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today fixed 12 November 2026 for a pre-trial review in the criminal prosecution brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) against Mr Oliver Chow Pak Wah for his alleged failures to comply with the notices issued under section 183 of the
Sep 18


LATEST: FCA to become UK’s primary AML regulator by ‘end of 2028’ - AML Intelligence
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent THE Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will begin taking over anti-money laundering (AML) supervision of UK professional services firms by the end of 2028.
Sep 11


LATEST: FATF publishes new gambling AML risk indicators, flags ‘smurfing’ threat - AML Intelligence
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published new AML risk indicators for the gambling sector, flagging activities such as “smurfing” and suspicious betting.
Sep 11


Citi to Launch Instant Blockchain Cross-Border Payments in Japan - Fintech Hong Kong
Citi plans to launch a blockchain-based cross-border payments service for Japanese companies this year, allowing businesses to execute instant foreign-currency transfers across key global hubs, including Hong Kong, outside standard banking hours.
Sep 11
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