Securities and Futures Commission

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regulates the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. Its responsibilities are to ensure that the markets operate fairly and efficiently, promote orderly development of the industry while protecting the interests of investors.

See below for the Latest Securities and Futures Commission News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.

Gov’t names new SFC appointees

Gov’t names new SFC appointees

The new appointees will serve a term of two years.
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SFC issues new guidance on IPO subscription, financing services

This aims to enhance risk management practices and protect investors from financial risks.

Court orders 3-year corporate ban on Anxin’s ex-financial controller

Yang has been banned from undertaking corporate roles for three years.

Asset growth, connectivity drive HK’s capital markets in 2024

ETF's daily turnover surged by 35% YoY to $18.9b.

Real Asset Management Group launches 2 retail funds amidst HK expansion

These launches respond to rising demand for fixed-income products in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong to issue more crypto licenses by year-end

Three virtual asset trading platforms are already licensed.

Kelvin Wong steps up as new SFC Chairman

Wong will be chairman for three years.

OTC derivatives reporting rules updated as HKMA, SFC conclude consultation

This initiative supports G20's commitment to reforming OTC derivative markets.

Hong Kong regulators intensify collaboration on IPO-related misconduct crackdown

HKEX conducted IPO inquiries on 16 newly listed firms last year.

HTX platform withdraws HK licence application for second time

The company should leave Hong Kong within three months. 

Hong Kong bourse freezes Tianyun shares over millions of missing funds

The missing funds cost as much as $620.69m (RMB563.7m).

HK enables retail investors to trade tokenised securities, boosting Web 3.0 growth

Prospectus and public offering regimes govern tokenised securities.

HTX platform withdraws license application in Hong Kong 

It withdrew three days after it lodged its application.

SFC begins legal proceedings vs ex-Ding Yi Feng chair for share manipulation

The share manipulation reportedly occurred between  1 March 2018- 14 September 2018.

Investors must venture on regulated virtual assets platforms amidst JPEX incident: Lee

Lee said licencing protects investors and ensures a good risk control system.

No new Earn orders amid HK investigation: JPEX

JPEX said third-party vendors are limiting their liquidity.