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Early Bitcoin Investor Pleads Guilty to Filing Tax Return that Falsely Reported His Cryptocurrency Gains
An Austin, Texas, man pleaded guilty today to filing a tax return that falsely underreported the capital gains he earned from selling...
Sep 23, 2024


Establishment of direct linkage between Central Moneymarkets Unit of HKMA and Macao Central Securities Depository and Clearing Limited of AMCM
To promote the development of bond markets in Hong Kong and Macao, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Monetary Authority of...
Sep 23, 2024


Banking Sector’s Support for Implementation of Severe Weather Trading
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Sep 23, 2024


Social Media Account and Instant Message Alert – Fraudulent social media account and phishing instant messages related to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Shanghai Commercial Bank...
Sep 23, 2024


SFC secures first-of-its-kind settlement to compensate public shareholders of Combest Holdings Limited
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reached a settlement for three respondents to pay compensation of about $192 million to...
Sep 23, 2024


Circular to MSO - Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks Associated with Third Party Payments
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Sep 23, 2024


Website and Social Media Account Alert – Fraudulent website and social media account related to Public Finance Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Public Finance Limited...
Sep 23, 2024


ICAC Three-Runway System Project’s sub-contracts bribery cases: Ex-AAHK Principal Manager admits $3.3m bribery and money-laundering
Following enforcement actions earlier taken by the ICAC in Operation “Blizzard”, a number of persons were arrested and charged in...
Sep 16, 2024


Email Alert – Phishing emails related to ZA Bank Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by ZA Bank Limited relating to...
Sep 16, 2024
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