Category Archives: Governance Regulation

SFC urges brokers to enhance protection for clients against rising cases of SMS phishing

On June 6, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued guidance to licensed corporations [...]

SFC joins global regulatory effort to curb activities of unauthorised finfluencers

On June 6, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced its participation in a [...]

Hong Kong’s Latest Foreign Currency Reserve Assets Figures Released

On June 6, 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced that Hong Kong’s official [...]

Court sets preliminary trial date for insider dealing case against Wong Pak Ming

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court has scheduled a preliminary trial for Mr. Wong Pak Ming on [...]

HKSAR Government’s Institutional Green Bonds and Infrastructure Bonds Offering

On June 4, 2025, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced the successful [...]

Circular to intermediaries Updates to acceptable account opening approaches

On May 30, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular updating acceptable [...]

Introducing illustration rate caps to enhance policyholder protection

On March 30, 2025, the Insurance Authority (IA) announced new illustration rate caps for participating [...]

Insurance Authority hosts Insurance-linked Securities Conference

On May 30, 2025, the Insurance Authority (IA) hosted the second Insurance-linked Securities (ILS) Conference, [...]

SFC and Saudi Capital Market Authority extend dialogue on regulatory cooperation beyond landmark ETF listing

On May 29, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong and the [...]

SFC welcomes IOSCO’s statement on combatting online scams

On May 22, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomed the International Organization of [...]