Regulatory News (Mar 2024)
- SFC warns public of BitForex for suspected virtual asset-related fraud
- SFC warns public of suspicious websites impersonating licensed virtual asset trading platforms
- Green Fintech Map launch showcases Hong Kong’s edge in sustainable finance
- SFC reminds public VATP application period has ended under transitional arrangements
Regulatory News (Feb 2024)
- SFC regulatory symposium fosters a more connected Asia-Pacific
- New speech by Julia Leung: Closing remarks at SFC Regional Securities Regulatory Leadership Symposium
- SFC warns public of suspicious crypto-related product “Yieldnodes.com masternode pool”
- New speech by Julia Leung: Moderator’s remarks at SFC Regional Securities Regulatory Leadership Symposium
- New speech by Tim Lui: Welcoming remarks at SFC Regional Securities Regulatory Leadership Symposium
- SFC welcomes government budget measures
- SFC secures first criminal conviction of securities fraud via illegal short selling
- First ramp-and-dump criminal prosecution at District Court commences
- SFC commences proceedings against Ding Yi Feng former chairman and to seek compensation for investors
- New speech by Julia Leung: Speech at Launch Ceremony of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculation and Estimation Tools
- Cross-Agency Steering Group launches revamped website for sustainable finance
- New greenhouse gas emissions calculation and estimation tools to support sustainability reporting
- Financial leaders to gather at SFC symposium to chart Asian markets’ way forward
- SFC warns public of suspicious investment products offered by Free Guy, Gold Scalper and Gold Champ
- SFC suspends dealings in the shares of LET Group Holdings Limited and Summit Ascent Holdings Limited
- SFC and Police warn public of MEXC for suspected virtual asset-related fraud
- The first ramp-and-dump case transferred to District Court
- SFC welcomes appointment of Executive Director
- SFC warns public of suspicious crypto-related product “Hong Kong International Financial Centre Token”
- SFC obtains court order to disqualify former chief financial officer of Fuguiniao Co., Ltd for two years
- SFC bans Lam Ching Chiu and Wong Siu Fung for five years
- SFC reprimands and fines PICC Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited $2.8 million for fund management failures
- SFC urges investors to check regulatory status of virtual asset trading platforms as transition period will end soon
Regulatory News (Jan 2024)
- Suspected core syndicate member charged in ramp-and dump case
- SFC and National Financial Regulatory Administration top management meet in Hong Kong
- SFC warns public of suspicious crypto-related products “Floki Staking Program” and “TokenFi Staking Program”
- SFC cautions public against impersonators of SFC CEO
- SFC issues guidance to eligible licensed corporations on participation in Wealth Management Connect scheme
- SFC sets out three-year strategic priorities
- SFC regulatory symposium to debut in late February
- SFC and Police warn public of Aramex and DIFX for suspected virtual asset-related frauds
- SFC warns public of suspicious investment products offered by Eternity Prime Limited
- SFC cautions public against impersonators of senior SFC executives
- New TV drama highlights SFC’s enforcement work
- SFC suspends Andy Wong Yeung for 10 months
- Cross-Agency Steering Group announces key initiatives to support Hong Kong in capitalising sustainable finance opportunities