Securities and Futures Commission

Fintech / Regtech

KRX, Nextrade Tipped to Win New STO Licences in Korea

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The FSC's sub-committee has reportedly selected the two groups to run the new OTC exchanges, but the regulator says a final decision is still pending.

Trending

HK Regulators in Talks on Cross-Sector 'Fintech 2030' Plan - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

HKMA to work with securities and insurance watchdogs on a new five-year plan focusing on AI, data, and tokenisation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Fines Saxo Capital Markets Over Virtual Asset Product Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The SFC cites multi-year breaches in client suitability, due diligence, and platform controls for products improperly offered to retail investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

Trending

Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Official Offers Update on Next Phases of Digital Assets Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

Hong Kong plans 2026 bill for digital asset dealers and custodians, with first stablecoin issuer licences anticipated in early 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Regulators Fines EFG Bank for Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The SFC has cited EFG Bank for multi-year breaches in product due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting related to hundreds of bond products.