Entries by Tony Chan

Regulatory News (Jul 2024)

SFC sets clear timeline for implementing an uncertificated securities market in Hong Kong SFC and CSRC hold high-level enforcement cooperation meeting Enduring strength of Hong Kong as leading international asset and wealth management hub: SFC survey 2023 First District Court hearings for 18 defendants in three social media ramp-and-dump cases New speech by Julia Leung: […]

Regulatory News (Jun 2024)

SFC warns public of Tokencan, VBIT Exchange and HKD.com Corporation for suspected virtual asset-related fraud and/or unlicensed activities SFC and HKMA conclude annual updates to Financial Services Providers list under OTC derivatives regulatory regime SFC bans Wu Chao for three years and seven months SFC secures conviction for provision of paid investment advice on Telegram […]

Regulatory News (May 2024)

Top executives of SFC and DFSA meet in Dubai to extend market ties Market manipulators convicted in landmark High Court jury trial SFC top executives visit Saudi Arabia and UAE to foster financial services collaboration SFC statement on the end of non-contravention period for virtual asset trading platforms SFC suspends Wong Ka Ching for four […]

Regulatory News (Apr 2024)

New speech by Christina Choi: Speech at the listing ceremony of first bitcoin and ether spot ETFs Three-year extension of grant scheme for open-ended fund companies and real estate investment trusts Court convicts two former licensees of false trading Case consolidation for first ramp-and-dump criminal prosecution at District Court SFC and HKEX collaborate in enforcement […]

Regulatory News (Mar 2024)

Appointments to SFC committees SFC consults on proposals to enhance REIT regime and SFO market conduct regime for listed CIS Cross-Agency Steering Group and International Sustainability Standards Board members met in Hong Kong SFC commences MMT proceedings against Ding Yi Feng former chairman over suspected market manipulation SFC warns public of EDY for suspected virtual […]

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 […]

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 […]

Regulatory News (Dec 2023)

SFC suspends Hau Bing Leung for 15 months Market Misconduct Tribunal sanctions Mayer Holdings Limited and its former senior management for late disclosure of inside information SFC warns public of unauthorised investment product named EAsyGOld Trend and EAsyGOld Plus SFC warns public of LonShiX and Bitbank (Global) Financial Holding Group for suspected virtual asset-related fraud […]

Regulatory News (Nov 2023)

SFC and CSRC hold high-level enforcement cooperation meeting and joint training Hong Kong to launch China treasury bond futures SFC commences legal proceedings against AMTD Global Markets Limited and its former executives for non-compliance in IPO-related investigations SFC commences legal proceedings against First Credit Finance Group Limited, its former directors and de facto director SFC […]