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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, 20241 min read


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, 20241 min read


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, 20242 min read


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, 20241 min read


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, 20242 min read


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, 20242 min read


SFC and HKEX collaborate in enforcement action against two former GEM-listed company directors for misconduct
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) have joined hands in an enforcement...
Mar 11, 20243 min read


First ramp-and-dump criminal prosecution at District Court commences
The first ramp-and-dump case for criminal prosecution at the District Court began today in proceedings brought by the Securities and...
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Circular on disciplinary proceedings under Part 5B of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today published a guide entitled Disciplinary Proceedings at a Glance (for regulated persons...
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities - Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of TerrorismUnited Nations Sanctions (Haiti)
Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities Anti-Money Laundering /...
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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