SFC enforcement actions in December 2025 and January 2026 targeted market manipulation, insider dealing, trading breaches, fraud, and virtual assets.
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Appendix to the Hong Kong SFC Sponsor Circular: Substandard Conduct of Sponsors – Case Examples and Regulatory Expectations
30 Jan 2026 SFC Sponsor Circular Appendix details case examples of non-compliance in IPO sponsor work. Outlines SFC/SEHK observations on listing document deficiencies, sponsor conduct breaches, & regulatory expectations for HK Sponsors, with potential enforcement implic…
Hong Kong SFC Sponsor Circular to Licensed Corporations Carrying Out Sponsor Work: Regulatory Concerns, Reporting Obligations and Enhanced Supervisory Measures
Hong Kong SFC issues sponsor circular outlining regulatory concerns, reporting obligations, and enhanced supervisory measures for licensed corporations.
HKEX Consults on Proposed Enhancements to Hong Kong’s Board Lot Framework
HKEX consults on proposed enhancements to Hong Kong’s board lot framework, aiming to improve market efficiency and investor accessibility.
FSTB and SFC Conclude Consultation on Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Custodians
The FSTB and SFC have concluded their consultation on licensing virtual asset custodians under the AMLO, with legislation to be introduced to the Legislative Council in 2026
SFC & FSTB Issue Conclusions on Licensing VA Dealing and Further Proposals on Licensing VA Advisory and Management Service Providers
The FSTB and SFC have published conclusions on their proposed VA dealing licensing regime and a further consultation on proposed licensing regimes for VA advisory and VA management service providers
New Ongoing Public Float Requirements for HKEX Listed Companies from 1 January 2026
New ongoing public float requirements for Hong Kong-listed companies took effect on 1 January 2026 and apply to all listed companies including those listed before 1 January 2026
HKEX Issues Report & Guidance on Annual Report, Corporate Governance & ESG Report Disclosure
HKEX issues report and guidance on annual report, corporate governance, and ESG disclosure to strengthen transparency.
SFC Issues Circular on VATPs’ Shared Order Books
The SFC’s Circular permits Hong Kong licensed VATP operators to integrate order books with affiliated overseas VATPs, enabling cross-platform order matching via a Shared Order Book
HKEX Issues Guidance for HKEX Listed Issuers Navigating Opportunities in the Digital Asset Landscape
HKEX Issue 13 newsletter provides guidance for listed companies on digital asset activities and regulatory expectations.