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Insurance Authority warns against suspicious Facebook account and fraudulent website
The Insurance Authority (IA) today (18 July 2024) wishes to alert members of the public to a Facebook account operating under the name...
Jul 22, 2024


SFC sets clear timeline for implementing an uncertificated securities market in Hong Kong
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released consultation conclusions on its proposed subsidiary legislation, code and...
Jul 22, 2024


Two men convicted and jailed for money laundering about $18 million
Two non-local men were convicted of money laundering about HK$18 million by using air parcels to cause to be imported a large quantity of...
Jul 22, 2024


Hong Kong Customs detects two smuggling cases involving ocean-going vessels (with photos)
Hong Kong Customs detected two suspected smuggling cases involving ocean-going vessels in July. A large batch of suspected smuggled goods...
Jul 22, 2024


Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force (For SVF Licensees)
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Jul 15, 2024


Statements issued by the Financial Action Task Force (For AIs)
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Jul 15, 2024


Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities - Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism(1) FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdi
Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities Anti-Money Laundering /...
Jul 15, 2024


First District Court hearings for 18 defendants in three social media ramp-and-dump cases
The District Court today held the first hearings of three large-scale and highly sophisticated social media ramp-and-dump cases against...
Jul 15, 2024


Circular on launch of e-IP application/submission system on WINGS
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will launch a new online application/submission system, e-IP, on its WINGS1 portal on 29 July...
Jul 15, 2024
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