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SFC sets out new roadmap to develop Hong Kong as a global virtual asset hub
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today outlined 12 major initiatives to enhance the security, innovation and growth of Hong...
Feb 23, 2025


SFC convenes inaugural Virtual Asset Consultative Panel meeting
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today convened the inaugural meeting of the Virtual Asset Consultative Panel (VACP) for...
Feb 23, 2025


SFC reprimands and fines Hang Seng Bank Limited $66.4 million for misconduct in selling practices of investment products
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Hang Seng Bank Limited (HSB) $66.4 million for serious regulatory...
Feb 9, 2025


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
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