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Regulatory News


SFC commences false trading prosecution against brothers-in-law
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today commenced criminal proceedings at the Eastern Magistrates’ Court against Mr Lin Tai...
Jan 26, 2025


MMT sanctions chauffeur and wife for insider dealing in Dan Form shares and orders disgorgement of illicit profit
The Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) has ordered Ms Choi Ban Yee, the wife of a chauffeur who worked for the family of the chairman of...
Jan 26, 2025


SFC warns public against unlicensed virtual asset trading platform iSCAT
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today warns the public of an unlicensed virtual asset trading platform (VATP) International...
Jan 19, 2025


SFC and HKEX collaborate in enforcement action against FingerTango Inc. and former directors for misconduct resulting in over $660 million of losses
SFC and HKEX collaboration The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) have joined...
Jan 19, 2025


SFC extends swift licensing process to new virtual asset trading platform applicants
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today announced that all new virtual asset trading platform (VATP) applicants can now seek...
Jan 19, 2025


SFC bans Chan Ka Him for life for insurance fraud
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Mr Chan Ka Him, a former insurance specialist of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong...
Jan 12, 2025


SFC secures first conviction against a solicitor for breaching secrecy provision
A Hong Kong practicing solicitor, Mr Tse Yin Fung, was convicted today at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts for violating the secrecy...
Jan 5, 2025


Mainland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds enhancements to take effect on 1 January 2025
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the publication today of the revised Provisions on the Administration of Recognised...
Dec 31, 2024
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