Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

Circular to intermediaries Updates to acceptable account opening approaches

On May 30, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular updating acceptable [...]

Introducing illustration rate caps to enhance policyholder protection

On March 30, 2025, the Insurance Authority (IA) announced new illustration rate caps for participating [...]

Insurance Authority hosts Insurance-linked Securities Conference

On May 30, 2025, the Insurance Authority (IA) hosted the second Insurance-linked Securities (ILS) Conference, [...]

SFC and Saudi Capital Market Authority extend dialogue on regulatory cooperation beyond landmark ETF listing

On May 29, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong and the [...]

SFC welcomes IOSCO’s statement on combatting online scams

On May 22, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomed the International Organization of [...]

SFC bans Ho Hin Hang for five months

On May 21, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) imposed a five-month ban on [...]

SFC issues restriction notice to Bloomyears Limited

On May 21, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a restriction notice to [...]

Adjustment of BYD Company Structured Products, Futures and Options

On May 20, 2025, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced adjustments to the [...]

SFC and Laos senior regulators meet in Hong Kong

On May 20, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), [...]

HKEX New Articles of Association Approved

On May 19, 2025, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that its new [...]