Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

HKEX to Move Forward with Streamlined Board Lot Framework

On 30 June 2026, HKEX released its final consultation conclusions on streamlined board lot rules. [...]

FSTB and HKMA to further unlock potential of distributed ledger technology in Hong Kong’s fixed income market

On 29 June 2026, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong [...]

HKEX Issuer Access Platform to Launch in Q4 2026

On 29 June 2026, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that it will [...]

FSTB and HKMA to further unlock potential of distributed ledger technology in Hong Kong’s fixed income market

On 29 June 2026, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong [...]

HKEX to Enhance Strike Price Intervals for Weekly Options

On 25 June 2026, HKEX announced plans to narrow strike price intervals for weekly stock [...]

SFC concludes consultation on the investor identification regime for Hong Kong’s exchange-traded derivatives market

On 23 June 2026,The SFC released consultation conclusions on rolling out an investor identification regime [...]

HKEX Enhances Client Margin Framework to Strengthen Derivatives Market Efficiency

HKEX announced on 22 June 2026 that it will lower derivatives client margin multipliers and [...]

HKEX and HKMA Launch Pilot Project to Enable Digital Payment Solution for Derivatives After-Hours Trading

On 18 June, HKEX and HKMA launched a joint pilot using round-the-clock wholesale CBDC e-HKD [...]

SFC expands listed fund universe to leveraged and inverse products referencing Hong Kong-listed single stocks with enhanced safeguards

On 5th June 2026,The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) expanded its listed structured funds framework [...]

SFC issues new guidance to help securities issuers prepare for upcoming uncertificated securities market regime

On 29th May 2026,The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a comprehensive Guidance Note outlining [...]