The HKEX has proposed major reforms to its listing framework, including changes to WVR thresholds, secondary listing requirements and confidential filing for all listing applicants.
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Hong Kong: SFC Obtains Three-Year Disqualification Order Against Former Executive Director of National United Resources Holdings Limited for Fictitious Fuel Oil Transactions and Breach of Directors’ Duties
SFC secures a three-year director disqualification against Lo Ka Wai over fictitious fuel oil deals involving NUR and HK$302M payments.
Hong Kong SFC Fines Saxo Capital Markets HK Limited HK$4 Million for Virtual Asset Product Distribution Breaches
SFC fines Saxo Capital Markets HK $4M for distributing unauthorised virtual asset funds and products to retail clients in breach of Hong Kong rules.
SFC Virtual Asset Update: New Guidance on VA Margin Financing, Perpetual Contracts and Affiliated Market Makers
SFC virtual asset measures expand VA products, margin financing and market making rules for licensed brokers and trading platforms in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong SFC Obtains Court Order to Freeze Up to HK$85.2 Million in Assets Linked to Wan Cheng in Ramp and Dump Scheme and Manipulation of Shares
SFC enforcement in a ramp and dump scheme targets Wan Cheng shares, with a HK$85.2M asset freeze and ongoing civil and criminal proceedings.
SFC Enforcement Actions in January 2026 and December 2025
SFC enforcement actions in December 2025 and January 2026 targeted market manipulation, insider dealing, trading breaches, fraud, and virtual assets.
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 implications.
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