Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

SFC enhances guidance for authorised funds with exposure to private market assets

On 3 September 2026, the SFC issued a circular setting out guidance for SFC‑authorised funds holding private‑credit [...]

First cohort of GenA.I. Sandbox++

On 27 Aug 2026, The HKMA, SFC, IA and MPFA, in partnership with Cyberport, announced [...]

The Exchange to Extend Validity Period of New Listing Applications

On 21 August 2026, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of HKEX, has [...]

HKICPA proposes seven key areas for HK’s first Five-year Plan; Leveraging the accounting profession’s Strengths to align with the National 15th Five-year Plan and reinforce HK’s IFC status

On August 13, The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has submitted its [...]

Record of Discussion of the Meeting of the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee Currency Board Sub-Committee held on 2 July 2026

Released on 10 August 2026, the HKMA’s Currency Board Operations Report covers the review period [...]

The Exchange to Extend Validity Period of New Listing Applications

On 21 August, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced a three‑year temporary waiver under [...]

SFC and CSRC jointly announce new measures to deepen practical cooperation and close coordinated development between the two markets

On 3 August 2026, This joint announcement by the SFC and CSRC unveils a comprehensive [...]

HKEX Launches 5-Year China Government Bond Futures

On August 3, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) officially launched its Five-Year China [...]

HKICPA welcomes HKEX consultation conclusions on listing framework competitiveness review

On July 28, The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants welcomes HKEX’s Consultation Conclusions [...]

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 [...]