The SFC’s May 2026 circular sets required standards for account opening due diligence and monitoring of cross-border correspondent relationships, with additional measures for Mainland Chinese investor accounts
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China’s 2026 Outbound Investment Regulations:
Download the PDF Download the Word On 1 June 2026, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) published the Regulations on Outbound Investment (State Council Order No. 837) （《国务院关于对外投资的规定》（国令第837号）) (the “2026 Regulations”) 1 effective from 1 July...
HKMA Circular Relaxes Requirements for Licensed Stablecoins
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.
SFC Guidance Note on Uncertificated Securities Market (USM) for HKEX-listed Issuers
The SFC has issued its Guidance Note for issuers on Hong Kong’s uncertificated securities market regime, launching 16 November 2026. We examine key obligations and required articles amendments
Hong Kong SFC Enforcement Roundup: May 2026
The SFC and FSTB propose licensing regimes for Hong Kong virtual asset advisory and management service providers under the AMLO. Learn about the key requirements.
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.