Securities and Futures Commission

Enforcement

SFC Bans Former Dah Sing Bank Representative for Life

By Editors | 28/02/2023

The former relationship manager convinced an elderly customer to redeem an investment and then used the proceeds to repay his own debts.

Market Infrastructure

Stock Connect Trading Calendars Adjustments to Take Effect in April

By Editors | 27/02/2023

The trading calendar enhancements will add more than ten trading days to northbound and southbound Connect each year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Budget to Advance Green, Crypto Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2023

Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in the government’s 2023-2024 budget that he will establish and lead a task force on virtual asset development.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Issues New Rules for Overseas IPOs by Mainland Firms

By Editors | 20/02/2023

The rules allow companies to choose an overseas listing destination for their IPOs, but require them to first register the intention with the CSRC, which will vet the applications.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Consults on New Licensing Regime for Crypto Trading Platforms

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2023

The consultation sets out requirements under the new licensing regime, including safeguards for retail investors, travel rule requirements, and maximum penalties for misconduct.

AML / KYC

SFC Fines Jinrui Futures for AML Compliance Failures

By Editors | 08/02/2023

Jinrui Futures is the 5th firm to be fined over the use of software that allowed Mainland investors to trade in Hong Kong without opening a local securities account.

AML / KYC

SFC Seeks Early Submission of Data Required Under HKIDR

By Editors | 06/02/2023

Intermediaries are asked to submit their BCAN-CID Mapping Files as soon as possible to ensure sufficient time to verify the data and rectify any errors.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Regulatory Regime for Depositories to Start by 2025

By Editors | 06/02/2023

About 20 depositaries and 300 individuals will require licensing under RA 13, the new regulated activity for depositories of collective investment schemes.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Private Fund Adviser for Failing to Protect Investors’ Interest

By Editors | 31/01/2023

Cardinalasia Consulting and its responsible officer failed to ensure that the manager of the five private funds received appropriate advice.