Download the PDF Download the Word The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) continued its assertive enforcement agenda in May 2026, concluding a series of significant disciplinary and court actions targeting misconduct across the financial sector. The...
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Hong Kong to License Virtual Asset Advisory & Asset Management Services
The SFC and FSTB will implement licensing regimes for VA advisory and management service providers in Hong Kong, aligned with SFO Types 4 and 9. Legislative amendments will be introduced to LegCo in 2026.
Hong Kong’s Money Lending Reforms
Hong Kong’s FSTB has published sweeping reforms to the Money Lenders Ordinance, introducing DSR caps, mandatory Credit Data Smart data-sharing and tighter advertising standards. We examine the key changes and compliance steps.
Hong Kong April 2026 Regulatory Update
April 2026 saw enforcement actions under ss. 214 and 277 SFO, PwC HK agreeing to compensate Evergrande investors, updates on ASPIRe digital asset roadmap progress and SFC Chairman remarks on AI.
HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement
HKEX’s consultation on T+1 settlement proposes sweeping changes to Hong Kongs cash market. We set out the key proposals, implications for ETPs, stock options and international and other investors.
HKEX Overhauls Listing Rules’ Chapter 15A on Structured Products
HKEX has published its Consultation Conclusions revising the Chapter 15A structured products rules, with changes effective May and July 2026 covering issuer eligibility, liquidity and disclosure.
HKMA Issues First Stablecoin Issuer Licences
On 10 April 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the HKMA) confirmed that it has granted the first two stablecoin issuer licences under the Hong Kong Stablecoins Ordinance (Cap. 566) to Anchorpoint Financial Limited, a joint venture established by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (Standard Chartered), HKT and Animoca Brands (Anchorpoint)1 and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC).
Hong Kong SFC Suspends Licensed Representative for Undisclosed Personal Trading
Hong Kong SFC suspends representative 27 months for undisclosed personal trading via niece’s accounts, covering 11,300 trades worth HK$3.4B.
Hong Kong’s Strategic Pivot: Reading between the 2026/27 Budget Lines
Hong Kong finished 2025 as the world’s top IPO venue, raising US$37.4bn. Stock Connect trading hit record highs. Two HKEX reports reveal how record capital raising and cross-border flows reshaped markets.
Hong Kong Uncertificated Securities Market Regime – SFC Targets Launch on 16 November 2026
Hong Kong SFC confirms uncertificated securities market regime will launch 16 Nov 2026, ushering in electronic ownership and resilient capital markets.