Securities and Futures Commission

Crypto / Digital Assets

Samsung Asset Management Lists Hong Kong’s Third Crypto ETF

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2023

The ETF traded 92,550 units on its first day, compared to 1,435,800 units traded between CSOP’s two ETFs on their first day last month.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Plans to Allow Retail Access to ‘Highly Liquid’ Crypto Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2023

A consultation on retail trading will begin sometime in Q1. The SFC plans to start accepting applications for VASP licences in mid 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Lawmaker Proposes to Use e-HKD as Stablecoin for DeFi

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/01/2023

LegCo member Wu Jiezhuang says using the CBDC as a government-backed stablecoin will help address virtual asset risks and enhance trust in Web3.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Consults on Crowdfunding Regulatory Regime 

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/01/2023

A Crowdfunding Affairs Office will be set up to centrally process and coordinate regulatory and administrative matters related to crowdfunding activities.

AML / KYC

SFC to Collect More Granular Data from Licenced Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2022

Many of the new questions in the SFC’s updated BRMQ focus on AML/CFT practices and brokerage business controls.

Fintech / Regtech

SFC Calls Out Brokers for Slow Implementation of its Data Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2022

Brokers are directed to assign one or more MICs to oversee the implementation of the Data Standards, which was meant to be completed in April 2021.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Guosen for Regulatory Breaches Caused by Bugs

By Editors | 21/12/2022

Guosen Securities used expired standing authority of clients because its new operating system failed to send renewal notices to clients.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, CSRC Announce Move to Expand Scope of Stock Connect

By Editors | 19/12/2022

After the expansion, Stock Connect is expected to include stocks that account for more than 80 percent of equity trading in each market.

Hong Kong Names Julia Leung as New SFC Chief

By Editors | 16/12/2022

Julia Leung will become CEO of the SFC on 1 January following Ashley Alder’s departure to become the UK FCA’s new chair.