Securities and Futures Commission News and Regulatory Updates

  • Alena Volkova
  • 01.10.2026
Hong Kong investors see U.S. Treasuries as a clear hedge against Fed-driven rate shocks
Hong Kong’s dollar peg keeps the city tightly exposed to U.S. monetary tightening, a dynamic that continues to shape local asset prices and retirement savings. The damage from the Federal ...
  • Dmytro Kharkov
  • 30.09.2026
SC Malaysia and Hong Kong SFC implement a streamlined simultaneous listing process
Companies seeking dual listings on the main boards of the Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong exchanges now need only make a single coordinated centralised submission. The move activates a streamlined dual ...
  • Oleksii Zaichenko
  • 19.09.2026
Hong Kong court jails ex-China Construction Bank (Asia) banker over $1.6 billion false credit scheme
Hong Kong has sentenced a former bank official over a false letter-of-credit scheme tied to more than $1.6 billion and cryptocurrency bribes. The case adds to scrutiny of financial crime risks in ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 12.08.2026
Anchorpoint starts HKDAP rollout in Hong Kong stablecoin market
Hong Kong's regulated stablecoin market is moving into live distribution as Anchorpoint starts a phased launch of HKDAP for institutional users and professional investors. The rollout follows the ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 18.07.2026
AS Watson considers delaying London IPO amid regulatory hurdles in Asia
London's fragile market for new listings faces another possible setback as AS Watson weighs postponing its planned dual flotation in London and Hong Kong. The Hong Kong-based retail group had been ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 18.07.2026
AS Watson considers delaying London IPO to next year
London's fragile market for new listings faces another potential setback as AS Watson weighs postponing its planned share sale. The Hong Kong-based retail group had targeted an autumn dual listing ...