19 Jan 2026
SFC alerts for AI investment scheme tied to Gold Fun and AGA
HK’s securities regulator has warned the public about a suspicious AI themed investment product promoted by two companies, citing concerns over authorisation and investor withdrawals.
06 Jan 2026
SCMHK hit with HK$4M SFC fine over crypto product breaches
The products provider failed to meet specific procedures for conducting product due diligence and suitability checks on crypto products.
12 Dec 2025
Hong Kong regulator penalises EFG Bank over regulatory breaches
The financial watchdog’s investigation stemmed from a self-report from the bank as well as a referral of findings from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
19 Nov 2025
Amina secures SFC approval for institutional crypto spot trading
The firm will initially offer 13 vetted cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, among others, for trading.
04 Nov 2025
Hong Kong allows crypto exchanges to share global order books
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has introduced new measures that allow licensed crypto trading platforms to share order books with overseas affiliates and list more digital assets.
30 Oct 2025
HK SFC proposes new VaR approach, streamlines structured funds framework
The regulator is aiming at expanding product offerings and enhancing competition in the country.
28 Oct 2025
SFC, Quebec AMF partner to enhance cross-border investment management
The partnership focuses on enhancing cooperation to supervise investment managers of collective investment schemes operating in either market.
21 Oct 2025
SFC backs industry drive for better digital asset fund oversight
Hong Kong’s market regulator has reaffirmed its support for improving regulatory standards and risk management in the digital asset sector.
20 Oct 2025
HK regulator fines UBS over professional investor misclassification
The SFC says the failings led the Swiss bank to sell professional investor-restricted products, such as accumulators and decumulators, to non-professional investor clients for 12 years.
30 Sep 2025
Record trading pushes Hong Kong securities profits higher in H1 2025
The net profits of all SEHK participants totalled US$15.6 billion, up 34% from the previous six months.
23 Sep 2025
SFC tightens exchange-traded derivatives in Hong Kong
The consultation period will run for three months with the new guidelines expected to be implemented in the first quarter of 2028.
04 Sep 2025
Structured products lead HK’s investment products sales record in 2024: survey
Equity accumulators and decumulators’ sales spike by over 50% during the period, the survey conducted by Hong Kong regulators shows.