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Invited Speaker at the University of Hong Kong: Practical Insights on AML Compliance
💼🌍 HKU SPACE | AML in Family Office | Wealth Management It was an honor to be invited by the University of Hong Kong (HKU SPACE) as a guest lecturer for the “AML in Family Office / Wealth Management” course, sharing practical insights and discussing in depth with professionals from the family office, private banking, and asset management sectors. The session focused on: 🔹 International regulatory principles and policy design of AML / CTF 🔹 Compliance risks within family
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Hong Kong Cyberport Global Landing Program
Prudent is honored to be invited by Hong Kong Cyberport to participate as a lecturer in the Global Landing Program , sharing insights on Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape and compliance strategies with technology and fintech companies from around the world — helping international startups successfully land and grow in Hong Kong. 🎤🇭🇰 Prudent Advisory provides comprehensive compliance consulting and financial localization services for cross-border enterprises, financial in
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Prudent x Taiwan New Financial Era Global Summit
We were honored to represent Prudent Advisory at the Taiwan New Financial Era Global Summit, hosted by Global Views Monthly. The forum brought together senior leaders from government and global asset management to explore cross-border policy innovation and the future of elite talent in Asia. 🎤 Notable speakers included: 🇹🇼 Former TW President Tsai Ing-wen 🇹🇼 FSC Chairman Dr. Jin-Long Peng 🇭🇰 Ray Tam – Co-Founder, Raffles Family Office 🇬🇧 Gavin Williamson – UK MP & ex
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Twin‑City Attendance|Prudent × LSEG Forum Highlights
We are sincerely grateful to the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) for the two‑day invitation to participate in its forums. Prudent Consulting joined as speaker and panelist at: 📅 May 29 – Taipei Session|Tackling Emerging Risks in the Payment and VASP Industry 📅 May 30 – Hong Kong Session|Virtual Asset OTC License Panel Discussion Our representatives engaged in discussions covering compliance risk, regulatory technology, and cross‑border strategic development. 🔍 Forum H
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Companies Registry releases statistics for 2025
According to the statistics released by the Companies Registry today (January 16), a total of 195,343 local companies and re-domiciled companies were newly registered in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of local companies and re-domiciled companies registered under the Companies Ordinance increased by 96,609 compared to 2024, reaching 1,557,103, which was an all-time high figure. In 2025, 1,532 non-Hong Kong companies that had newly established a place of busin
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Consultation Conclusions Legislative Proposal to Regulate Dealing in Virtual Assets
Please read the full article at https://www.fstb.gov.hk/fsb/en/publication/consult/doc/VAdealing_consultation_conclusion_e.pdf
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FCA obtains £265,523.96 confiscation order against Collateral fraudster Andrew Currie
Mr Currie was convicted in 2023 and sentenced to 2 years 6 months imprisonment for defrauding investors through the collapsed peer-to-peer lending platform Collateral (UK) Ltd. He diverted funds from Collateral investors and used them for personal gain, including the purchase of a property in Spain. At a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on 9 January 2026, Mr Currie was ordered to pay £265,523.96. This amount represents the total value of assets the court determined were still
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FCA highlights good practice and risks in complex ETPs for retail investors
Complex ETPs are a subset of the wider ETP market and include high-risk investment strategies that can be difficult for retail consumers to understand. We assessed how firms of different sizes and business models evaluate these products, communicate key risks and monitor outcomes under the Consumer Duty. Given the complexity and risk profile of ETPs, it is essential firms make sure investors have the knowledge they need to make informed investment decisions. We found some fir
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Hong Kong Customs strengthens enforcement against unlicensed money services on social media platforms
In recent years, Hong Kong Customs has noted an increasing trend in cases involving unlicensed money services provided through social media platforms. To effectively combat such illegal activities, Customs has intensified online patrols and enforcement efforts, and detected 23 cases of unlicensed money service operations and arrested 24 individuals in 2025, of which 22 cases involved the use of social media platforms. During the investigation of the unlicensed money service o
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