Insider Dealing in Hong Kong – Overview & Update 2025
This presentation offers a detailed analysis of insider dealing under Parts XIII and XIV of the SFO, covering the types of prohibited conduct, mens rea requirements, defences, and enforcement via the Market Misconduct Tribunal, criminal courts, and section 213 orders. It further addresses landmark cases, proposed amendments to extend the territorial scope to overseas-listed securities, and the SFC’s 2025 Market Sounding Guidelines for licensed intermediaries.