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SFC commences MMT proceedings against Ding Yi Feng former chairman over suspected market manipulation
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has commenced proceedings in the Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) against Mr Sui Guangyi,...
Apr 1, 2024


Circular to licensed corporations and management companies of SFC-authorised funds - Shortening of the US securities transaction settlement cycle to T+1
Effective 28 May 2024, the standard settlement cycle for transactions in US securities1 will be shortened from two business days after...
Apr 1, 2024


Retail trader jailed for securities fraud via illegal short selling
The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today sentenced Ms Christine Yeung Tak Sum, a retail trader, to 18 months of imprisonment following her...
Mar 25, 2024


Circular to intermediaries, responsible officers and licensed representatives - Waiver of annual licensing fees
To support the industry, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will continue to waive the annual licensing fees of all...
Mar 25, 2024


Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities - Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism
Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities Anti-Money Laundering /...
Mar 18, 2024


Pre-trial review fixed for unlicensed dealing prosecution
The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today set down 23 May 2024 for a pre-trial review of the prosecution brought by the Securities and Futures...
Mar 18, 2024


SFC warns public against unlicensed virtual asset trading platform MEXC
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today warns the public of a purported virtual asset trading platform (VATP) known as “MEXC”...
Mar 15, 2024


SFC warns public against unlicensed virtual asset trading platform Bybit
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today warns the public of an unlicensed virtual asset trading platform (VATP) known as Bybit,...
Mar 15, 2024
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