SFC
Regulation | 19 Feb 25
SFC unveils roadmap for Hong Kong’s ‘global virtual asset hub’
12 major initiatives will enhance security, innovation and growth of its virtual asset market
SFC fines Hang Seng Bank HK$66.4m for mis-selling investment products
They did not adequately supervise and monitor the sale of collective investment schemes to clients
HK’s SFC bans ex-Standard Chartered Bank specialist for life
He is currently not registered with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority or licensed by the SFC
SFC secures first conviction against solicitor over secrecy provision breach
This marks first occasion where a Hong Kong practicing solicitor is convicted of secrecy provision offence under SFO
Hong Kong SFC bans ex-UBS associate director for life
His criminal convictions led the SFC to consider him not a fit and proper person to be licensed or registered to carry on regulated activities