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First Five-Year Plan | HK pushes diversified assets, tax incentives to lure global wealth
Diversified asset management instruments, ranging from alternative asset funds to real estate investment trusts (REITs), will anchor Hong Kong's drive to reinforce its position as a global asset and cross-border wealth management hub, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said.
Sep 18


Crypto firms get guidance on how the new regime applies
New FCA guidance will help firms understand how the law underpinning the UK's future cryptoasset regime applies to their business. It also sets out which activities may require FCA authorisation.
Sep 18


FCA and partners continues crackdown on illegal crypto trading
The FCA and partners have taken further action against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in London.
Sep 18


Hong Kong's tax-cut reform to exclude proprietary trading firms | Reuters
Bull statues near screens showing the Hang Seng stock index and stock prices outside Exchange Square, in Hong Kong, China, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
Sep 18


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
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