Archived Post for "Hong Kong Law"

SFC fined Luk Fook Securities HK$2.1 million for weak cybersecurity after a September 2022 ransomware attack.

Hong Kong gazetted a 2026 bill to enhance tax regimes for private funds, family offices and carried interest.

The SFC’s latest Takeovers Bulletin covers limited partnership concert party presumptions, scheme-to-offer switches, convertible securities buy-backs and a new Practice Note on listed alternative asset funds.

SFC July 2026 circular requires internet brokers and licensed VASPs to use phishing-resistant authentication.

The HKEX amended the Listing Rules on 24 July 2026 easing requirements for WVR, biotech and specialist technology company listings in a bid to boost its competitiveness for Mainland tech and biotech listings

HK’s CARF Bill will implement the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and require Crypto-Asset Service Providers to conduct due diligence and report transactions to the IRD from 1 January 2027.

SFC issues circular on 2 June 2026 requiring licensed firms and VATPs to strengthen cybersecurity measures against AI-enabled cyberattacks.

SFC Circular of 22 May 2026 outlines expected controls for account opening and client relationships, including CBCR due diligence and Mainland investor measures.

The HKMA has issued a circular setting out relaxed requirements for registered institutions providing dealing, advisory, and asset management services in stablecoins issued by HKMA-licensed issuers.