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SFC obtains disqualification orders against former executive directors of Tech Pro Technology Development Limited
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has obtained disqualification orders in the Court of First Instance against the former...
Mar 9, 2025


SEC to roll out reforms to keep PH out of 'gray list'
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to roll out reforms that will keep the Philippines out of the Financial Action...
Mar 2, 2025


Switzerland fines Morgan Stanley $1 million over 2010 money laundering case
The Swiss attorney general’s office said on Thursday it had imposed a $1 million fine on Morgan Stanley’s Swiss operations for failing to...
Mar 2, 2025


Vietnam busts $80 million money laundering network tied to overseas gambling
Vietnamese police have uncovered a large-scale financial crime operation, involving fraudulent banking transactions, shell companies, and...
Mar 2, 2025


North Korea remains on Financial Action Task Force's 'high-risk jurisdiction' list
North Korea has been designated a "high-risk jurisdiction" for money laundering and terrorism financing for the 15th consecutive year,...
Mar 2, 2025


Then HKTDC Manager charged by ICAC with MIPO by divulging confidential tender information in $2.3m project to personal friend
A then Assistant Business Manager of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) was charged by the ICAC yesterday (February 26) with...
Mar 2, 2025


SFC proposes to relax position limits for key exchange-traded derivatives
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today launched a consultation proposing to increase the position limits for exchange-traded...
Mar 2, 2025


SFC commences insider dealing prosecution against Wong Pak Ming
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today commenced criminal proceedings at the Eastern Magistrates’ Court against businessman Mr...
Mar 2, 2025


Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT establish joint venture to issue HKD-backed stablecoin
17 February 2025, Hong Kong – Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“SCBHK”), Animoca Brands, and HKT have entered into agreements...
Feb 23, 2025
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