Hong Kong

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Representative of Sun Hung Kai for Life

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    The individual conducted unauthorised trades and forged documents over a five-year period to conceal significant client losses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong AFRC Issues AI Governance Guidance for Accountants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    The AFRC has detailed the risks of AI use in the accounting profession and expectations around governance and accountability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026

    The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Secures Global Asset Freeze in HKEX Insider Dealing Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

    SFC obtains first-of-its-kind UK court order to freeze HKD 4.3 million linked to a former HKEX employee and relatives.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Gold Exchange Taps Alibaba Unit for Blockchain Trading Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

    HKGX is partnering with AGTech to build a blockchain-based system, aiming to cement Hong Kong's role as a global gold hub.

    Enforcement

    HK ICAC Charges Former StanChart RM for Bribe-for-Accounts Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

    A former relationship manager is accused of accepting bribes from an intermediary for opening 16 bank accounts.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK Lawmaker Proposes to Uses Stablecoin for Stimulus Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

    A policy proposal links government consumption vouchers to Hong Kong's new stablecoin licensing regime, aiming to boost Web3 adoption and the economy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong AFRC Pushes for Audit Transparency to Bolster Market Confidence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/02/2026

    The AFRC calls on public interest entity auditors to proactively publish transparency reports, while highlighting inconsistencies and gaps in the reports already being published.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Issues First Virtual Assets Licence in Almost Eight Months

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

    Victory Fintech and VDX Custody secure licences for trading and custody, with the group

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Secures Record Settlement Over Takeover Code Breaches

    By Editors | 17/02/2026

    Units of Chow Tai Fook Group failed to make a mandatory general offer in 2016 and improperly lapsed a subsequent bid in 2022.

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