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- 2026-08-16 regulatory A former manager at Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission was charged with unauthorized access to confidential files. source
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Raffles Family Office targets crypto billionaires with new wealth manager
Raffles Family Office (RFO) is developing a wealth management service tailored for Asia's tech and crypto billionaires, who often hold assets in stablecoins and prefer blockchain-based solutions. RFO's digital asset-foc…
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Hong Kong unveils market liquidity reforms to counter US capital pull
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is introducing new reforms to enhance market liquidity amidst capital outflow pressures driven by a strong US market rally. CEO Julia Leung announced measures includin…
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Hong Kong IPOs face tighter scrutiny from regulators, potentially slowing deal flow
Hong Kong and mainland China securities regulators are increasing their scrutiny of initial public offerings (IPOs) to prioritize quality over quantity. This intensified oversight, exemplified by the China Securities Re…
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Hong Kong watchdog probes Cloudbreak Pharma IPO for market rigging
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has launched an investigation into Cloudbreak Pharma, a biotechnology firm, for alleged market manipulation during its initial public offering (IPO). The SFC cited ser…
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Hong Kong investment sales hit record US$1.3 trillion amid investor surge
Hong Kong's investment product sales reached a record HK$9.9 trillion (US$1.3 trillion) in 2025, a 63% increase from the previous year. This surge was driven by a 33% rise in investor participation, with over 1.6 millio…
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Hong Kong regulators urge banks to expand offshore yuan liquidity
Hong Kong's financial regulators are encouraging local banks to increase the use of the city's expanding offshore yuan liquidity to boost the currency's global role. Eddie Yue Wai-man, CEO of the Hong Kong Monetary Auth…
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Hong Kong crypto ATMs operate in legal gray area amid fraud concerns
Grey-market cryptocurrency ATMs are becoming more prevalent in Hong Kong, offering quick access to digital assets in various retail locations. While these machines provide a convenient way to purchase cryptocurrencies l…
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Hong Kong ex-regulator charged with unauthorized access to SFC files
A former manager in Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) enforcement division has been charged with 12 counts of unauthorized access to a computer system. The charges stem from allegations that the indivi…
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Hong Kong and China deepen financial ties with yuan bond futures launch
Hong Kong and mainland China's securities regulators are strengthening their financial market ties. This collaboration is highlighted by the upcoming launch of Hong Kong's first yuan-denominated bond futures, aimed at e…
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Hong Kong board-lot reform to boost HSBC share turnover
Hong Kong's stock exchange is implementing a board-lot reform that will reduce the minimum trading unit for shares, including those of HSBC. This change is expected to make HSBC stock more accessible to retail investors…
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Hong Kong financial assets hit record US$5.38 trillion on China investment
Hong Kong's financial assets under management reached a record high of US$5.38 trillion in the past year, marking a 20% increase. This surge was driven by a significant return of global investors to Chinese assets, part…
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Hong Kong regulators weigh financial product vs. gambling status of prediction markets
Hong Kong is grappling with the regulatory status of prediction markets, with a recent offering by Interactive Brokers Hong Kong blurring the lines between financial products and illicit gambling. Lawyers and regulators…
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Hong Kong IPO revival drives record US$152B in Southbound Stock Connect flows
Southbound Stock Connect flows reached a record US$152 billion over the past year, indicating strong investor confidence in Hong Kong's market, largely due to a revival in initial public offerings (IPOs). Daily turnover…
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Hong Kong producer convicted of HK$1M insider trading
Hong Kong producer Raymond Wong has been convicted of insider trading for sharing confidential information with his sister. The court found that Wong, who chaired Transmit Entertainment, tipped his sister to buy shares …