Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

First active ETF cross-listing in Hong Kong underscores the city’s status as premier asset and wealth management centre

On July 9, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced the first cross-listing in [...]

SFC convenes second Digital Asset Consultative Panel meeting

On July 7, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) held the second meeting of [...]

Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0

On July 9, 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), [...]

Enhancement Arrangements for the Offshore RMB Bond Repurchase Business announced by HKMA

On July 8, 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced enhancements to the offshore [...]

HKEX Welcomes Launch of 30-Year Swaps Trading in Northbound Swap Connect

On June 30, 2025, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced the launch of [...]

HKEX Introduces Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

On July 3, 2025, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced the launch of [...]

Opening remarks at the SMEs Forum on Transformation: Digital Edge

The opening speech at the “SME Transformation Forum: Digital Advantage” was delivered by Zhu Liqiao, [...]

Enhanced market surveillance for policy holder protection

On June 15, 2025, Maria Tsui, Head of Enforcement at the Insurance Authority (IA), addressed [...]

SFC proposes to further restrict use of misleading names to enhance investor protection

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has proposed amendments to the Securities [...]

Circular to licensed corporationsCircular to licensed corporations Review of internal controls on client asset protectionCircular to licensed corporations

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