Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

Exchange Publishes Consultation Conclusions on Proposals to Enhance Listing Competitiveness

On July 24, The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released a revised circular to [...]

SFC enhances regulatory framework for daily leveraged and inverse products to ensure orderly market trading

On July 24, The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released a revised circular to [...]

HKEX Adds Bursa Malaysia as Recognised Stock Exchange

On 23 July 2026, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that Bursa Malaysia [...]

HKEX to Facilitate Stamp Duty and Trading-Related Fees Payment in RMB

On July 17,HKEX  welcomes the gazettal by the HKSAR Government of the Stamp Duty (Amendment) [...]

Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities – Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism

On July 14, a circular issued by the Intermediaries Division of the Securities and Futures [...]

Driving a healthy market through forward-looking regulation and firm enforcement

On 12 July 2026, Alan Wu, Acting Head of Conduct Supervision of the Insurance Authority [...]

Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026

On 8 July 2026, the Hong Kong Government expressed its warm welcome to the Legislative [...]

PBOC, HKMA and SFC’s joint announcement on developing trading platform in Hong Kong

On July 7,PBOC, HKMA and SFC back CFETS and HKEX’s joint plan to build Hong [...]

HKMA Chief Executive’s response to media regarding the new measures announced by PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng

On July 7,At the Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng [...]

HKICPA welcomes HKEX’s streamlined board lot framework to reduce market complexity and enhance trading efficiency

On July 6, The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) welcomes HKEX’s revamp [...]