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Industry Insights
April 20, 2026
- SFC unveils new regulatory framework to allow secondary trading of tokenised SFC-authorised investment products
- Exchange Publishes Conclusions on Proposed Enhancements to Structured Products Listing Framework
SFC unveils new regulatory framework to allow secondary trading of tokenised SFC-authorised investment products
21 April 2026
On 20th April 2026, The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched a pilot regulatory framework for the secondary trading of tokenized SFC-authorized investment products, primarily focusing on open-ended funds via licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs). This initiative aims to enhance...
Exchange Publishes Conclusions on Proposed Enhancements to Structured Products Listing Framework
21 April 2026
On 20th April 2026, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) finalized its consultation on the Chapter 15A review (Structured Products (Consultation Conclusions)), confirming broad market support for a modernized structured products framework. These amendments are designed to bolster Hong...
On 23 April 2026,The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) reached a landmark HK$1 billion settlement...
On 14 April 2026,The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited publicly censured Cloud Factory Technology Holdings...
On 9 April 2026, The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) reprimanded and fined Impression Investment...
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has prohibited Mr Cheng Lai Ho, a former relevant individual...
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has suspended the licence of Mr Tang Wai Choi, a former licensed...
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Empowering Legacies, Enriching Futures: Transforming Compliance with Purpose and Precision
SFC joins global regulatory effort again to combat unlawful activities of Fininfluencers
SFC joins global regulatory effort again to combat unlawful activities of Fininfluencers
27 April 2026
On 24 April 2026,the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has joined 16 global regulators for the “Global Week of Action Against Unlawful Finfluencers,” an IOSCO-led initiative starting April 20, 2026, to disrupt illegal financial promotions. This coordinated effort addresses the systemic risk posed by unlicensed influencers operating across jurisdictional boundaries on social media...
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Report on “Navigating the Green Shift: Opportunities and the Evolving Landscape of Transition Finance
Report on “Navigating the Green Shift: Opportunities and the Evolving Landscape of Transition Finance
23 April 2026
On 17 April 2026, the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) released a comprehensive report, “Navigating the Green Shift,” analyzing the global transition finance ecosystem and Hong Kong’s strategic positioning. The study highlights significant market momentum, with 60% of surveyed stakeholders—ranging from financial institutions to multilateral organizations—already...
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HKMA and HKAB establish Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce
HKMA and HKAB establish Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce
23 April 2026
On 22nd April 2026,the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and The Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) established the Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce to spearhead financing solutions for Hong Kong’s strategic northern expansion. Comprising 15 leading financial institutions with extensive project finance expertise, the Taskforce serves as a collaborative platform to align banking...
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HKEX Publishes Consultation Paper on Accelerated Settlement for Hong Kong Cash Market
HKEX Publishes Consultation Paper on Accelerated Settlement for Hong Kong Cash Market
20 April 2026
On 17th April 2026, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has formally released a Consultation Paper proposing the transition of the Hong Kong cash market to a T+1 settlement cycle, moving away from the longstanding T+2 standard. This strategic initiative, which follows an extensive market-wide dialogue initiated in July 2025, aims to harmonize Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure with...
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HKEX Advances Index Ecosystem with Two Tech-Focused Benchmarks
HKEX Advances Index Ecosystem with Two Tech-Focused Benchmarks
14 April 2026
On 13th April 2026, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has strategically expanded its benchmark suite with the launch of two technology-focused indices: the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index. These additions are designed to bolster an exchange-led index ecosystem and catalyze a “liquidity flywheel” across primary and secondary markets.The...
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On 24 April 2026,Paris-based Decade Energy secured...
On 24 April 2026, Maryland-based Nuclear technology...
On 22 April 2026, Climate tech provider Watershed launched...