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Securities / Derivatives

SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.

Crypto / Digital Assets

AMINA Bank Secures Hong Kong Licence for Institutional Crypto Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

AMINA Bank is the first international banking group to secure authorisation in Hong Kong to offer regulated crypto trading and custody to professional investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

Securities / Derivatives

HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong SFC Mandates Stricter AML Controls to Combat 'Layering'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The SFC expects firms to implement bank account registration, withdrawal holding periods, and enhanced monitoring to counter a new money laundering trend.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Top Court Reinstates Convictions in Convoy Fraud Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

Four former executives face restored sentences for a bond placement scheme, as regulators signal tougher oversight in the financial hub.

Hong Kong Reappoints SFC Chief Executive Julia Leung to 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

The reappointment of Julia Leung aims to provide leadership continuity as the SFC advances market reforms, deepens ties with mainland China, and plans for succession.

Fintech / Regtech

Prescriptive Crypto Custody Rules May Create 'False Sense of Security'

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

Dea Markova, Director of Policy at Fireblocks, advocates for a technology-neutral 'defence in depth' approach over rigid hot and cold storage mandates.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Tung Tai Securities for Failing to Guard Against Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

The penalty follows a USD 3.3 million fraud where staff acted on bogus emails, ignoring multiple red flags and internal control failures.