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Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Imposes Five Year Ban on Former Citi Executive

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

The SFC says Richard Heyes is responsible for a decade of serious internal control failures and dishonest practices in Citigroup Global Markets' Asia equities business.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Revises Supervisory Guide on Visiting Finance Professionals

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

HKMA extends the permissible engagement period for itinerant professionals to 45 days and consolidates rules for fund depositaries.

Fintech / Regtech

UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT Pilot Tokenised Fund in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The collaboration between UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT, aims to create an automated, institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenisation under regulated conditions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Official Offers Clarity on Treatment of OTC Trades Under Stablecoin Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

Christopher Hui said virtual asset OTC trading institutions will not be permitted to offer stablecoins, even if those stablecoins are licensed.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Partners DFSA on Cross-Border Fund Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

The agreement between the SFC and DFSA enhances supervisory cooperation for asset managers operating between the two financial hubs.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Developing Mandatory Assurance Regime for Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

Regulators confirm a determined path towards full ISSB adoption, where listed companies will be required to obtain independent assurance for disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Fines Brokerage for Cross Trade Reporting Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

The SFC said Instinet Pacific failed to report over 8,800 cross trades valued at HKD 25.9 billion over a five-and-a-half-year period, breaching multiple conduct rules.