Securities and Futures Commission

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Expands Listed Structured Fund Offerings in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2025

The SFC will allow product issuers to offer single-stock leveraged and inverse products and defined outcome-listed structured funds

Enforcement

SFC, HKEX Take Joint Action Against Listed Company, Former Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

The SFC and HKEX said the former directors of mobile gaming company FingerTango misused IPO proceeds after the company went public in 2018

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Extends ‘Swift Licensing Process’ to New VATP Applicants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

The SFC released a circular detailing the new licensing process as well as inspection findings identifying deficiencies in VATP systems and processes.

Capital / Liquidity

HKEX Starts Accepting CGBs as Collateral for Swap Connect

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2025

OTC Clear started accepting CGBs as margin collateral for Northbound Swap Connect. They will also be accepted for other derivative transactions by end Q1 2025.

Enforcement

ICAC Charges Ex-SFC Official for Interfering with Investigation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2025

The former associate director allegedly advised subjects of a market manipulation investigation to destroy potential evidence

Enforcement

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Former StanChart Insurance Rep

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2025

Chan Ka Him induced two clients to transfer funds to a bank account he controlled on the pretence that they would be used to settle premium payments

Enforcement

HK Court Fines Solicitor for Breaching SFO Secrecy Provision

By Editors | 07/01/2025

This is the first time a Hong Kong practicing solicitor has been convicted for contravening the secrecy provision under the SFO.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Ever-Long Securities for IPO Sponsor Failures

By Editors | 30/12/2024

The SFC said Ever-Long Securities failed to perform appropriate due diligence and make complete disclosures in a GEM listing application.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, HKMA Issue Revised Derivatives Reporting Guidance

By Editors | 30/12/2024

Revised FAQs and Supplementary Reporting Instructions have been issued to reflect changes taking effect on 29 September 2025.