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Securities / Derivatives

HK Prepares for Homecoming of US-Listed Chinese Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2025

Hong Kong official Paul Chan has asked the SFC and HKEX to prepare for Chinese companies in the US that may wish to return.

Korea FSC to Ease Burden of Auditor Designation Rule

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/04/2025

The draft amendments will allow companies with strong governance to postpone regulatory-mandated auditor designations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants First Approvals Allowing Crypto Staking Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2025

HashKey and OSL can expand their product and service offerings to provide staking as a service to clients, including retail clients.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Issues Guidance on Crypto Staking Services for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2025

Banks must implement adequate policies and controls before engaging in crypto staking services, HKMA said.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Investigates MBK Investment Advisory Firm

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/04/2025

The investigation follows allegations of misuse of non-public information linked to a public acquisition in 2023.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Permits VATPs to Offer Crypto Staking Services to Clients

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

VATPs can provide staking as a service to clients, including retail clients. SFC-authorised virtual asset funds can also stake virtual asset holdings.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators to Intensify Scrutiny of IPO Applicants

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

The enhanced scrutiny is a response to cases where stock prices plummeted shortly after listing and concerns about the financial health of newly listed firms.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Adjusts Eligibility Criteria for OFC and REIT Grant Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2025

The scheme will still cover 70 percent of eligible expenses paid to Hong Kong-based service providers to set up OFCs and REITs, but the caps are lower.

Fintech / Regtech

SFC Launches New AI Market Scanning Detection Model

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025

The SFC is using AI-empowered analytics to identify red flags in listed companies early, so that issues can be addressed before they escalate.