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SFC issues new guides for visiting and returning professionals to highlight pragmatic licensing options
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today published two new quick reference guides to assist visiting and returning...
Sep 9, 20242 min read


SFC commences legal proceedings against SoftMedx Healthcare Limited, its former directors and de facto directors
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has commenced legal proceedings under section 214 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance...
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Chinese gang jailed for operating £55m money-laundering ring
Seven people have been jailed for operating an undercover £55m money-laundering ring aimed at international university students seeking...
Sep 2, 20243 min read


FinCEN Issues Final Rules to Safeguard Residential Real Estate, Investment Adviser Sectors from Illicit Finance
Rules Address Critical Vulnerabilities in the U.S. Financial System, Protect National Security Today, as part of ongoing efforts to...
Sep 2, 20242 min read


SFC welcomes launch of Project Ensemble Sandbox as key step in Hong Kong’s tokenisation development
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) launch of the Project Ensemble Sandbox...
Sep 2, 20242 min read


Insurance Authority draws public attention on the dire consequences of mishandling or misappropriating premium payments
The Insurance Authority (IA) draws public attention on a recent conviction handed down by the Magistrates’ Court that involves a former...
Sep 2, 20241 min read


Insurance Authority warns against phishing mobile text messages
The Insurance Authority (IA) today (26 August 2024) alerted the public to phishing mobile text messages from fraudsters under the name...
Sep 2, 20241 min read


Monetary Authority takes disciplinary action against WeChat Pay Hong Kong Limited for contravention of Payment Systems and Stored Value Facilities Ordinance
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (30 August) that it had completed an investigation and disciplinary proceedings...
Sep 2, 20242 min read


Website and Mobile Application (App) Alert – Unauthorised websites and mobile applications (Apps) related to Livi Bank Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Livi Bank Limited relating to...
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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