On July 9th 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular to licensed corporations and SFC-licensed virtual asset service providers on implementing robust authentication methods and monitoring measures, setting out the SFC’s expectations that internet brokers and SFC-licensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) adopt robust, phishing-resistant authentication for client login and device binding, and implement effective monitoring and surveillance measures to identify suspicious activities in client accounts.
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Revised HKEX Listing Rules Take Effect on 24 July 2026
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
New Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and Amended Common Reporting Standard for Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s CARF Bill implementing the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework takes effect on 1 Jan 2027, imposing due diligence, registration, reporting and record-keeping duties on crypto-asset providers.
New SFC Requirements for Cybersecurity to Counter AI-enabled Cyber Threats
The SFC has issued a circular setting out required controls for account opening due diligence and cross-border correspondent relationships with overseas intermediaries.
SFC Circular: Required Account Opening Controls & Offshore Intermediary Relationship Monitoring
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
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
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...
Hong Kong to License Virtual Asset Advisory & Asset Management Services
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.