• Hong Kong’s Single-Family Offices Surpass 3,380, Contributing Over HK$10 Billion Annually to the Economy
• Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Directs IPO Sponsors to Conduct Internal Reviews to Rectify Serious Deficiencies in the Preparation of New Listing Documents
• Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and Hong Kong Monetary Authority Jointly Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC derivative Clearing Rules
• Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Cautions Against Ramp and Dump Schemes Involving Impersonation of Stock Commentators
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority Publishes Practice Guide on Cloud Adoption
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority publishes Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance Phase 2A
• Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Reports on 2025 Work and Intervenes in Three Data Security Incidents to Safeguard Personal Data
• Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group Announces Strategic Priorities for 2026–2028 to Strengthen Hong Kong’s Role as a Global Sustainable Finance Center
• Hong Kong Government Reports Record High Numbers of Companies and Start-Ups Affirming Hong Kong’s Competitive Business Advantages
• People’s Bank of China and China Securities Regulatory Commission Address Risks Related to Virtual Currencies Through Official Notice and Q&A
• Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption Affirms Commitment Following Strong 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index Ranking
• Hong Kong Competition Commission Launches New Enforcement Action Against Bid Rigging in Building Maintenance Sector
Month: February 2026
Hong Kong Recent Enforcement Actions: Cases and Consequences 2026/02/13
This article provides an overview of recent enforcement cases noteworthy to listed companies in Hong Kong, categorized by the nature of misconduct rather than the regulatory authorities responsible. Drawing on actions by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKSE) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), it covers topics like breaches of directors’ duties, internal control failures, market misconduct, fraud, corruption, anti-money laundering violations, and investor compensation cases. This thematic approach highlights common compliance challenges and the critical need for robust governance to protect market integrity and investor interests.
Recent Enforcement Cases_JML_20260213Hong Kong Licensed Corporations Alert 2026/02/13
Implications of Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Fintech Adoption Blueprint to Licensed Corporations and Registered Institutions
Hong Kong’s Tightened Sponsor Governance Regime: Securities and Futures Commission Issues Circular to Licensed Corporations Carrying Out Sponsor Work
SFC Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026
Circular to Licensed Corporations: Reminder of Statutory Obligations During SFC Inspections to Comply with Section 180 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance
Circular on Enhanced Facilitative Measure for Visiting Professionals
Circular to Licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators on Custody of Virtual Assets
Supplemental Joint Circular on Intermediaries’ Virtual Asset-related Activities
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Circular on Shared Liquidity by Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Circular on Detection and Prevention of Potential Layering Activities in Money Laundering
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Circular on Transition to New Suspicious Transaction Reporting Platform
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Circular on FATF Statements and Plenary Outcomes
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Circular on Implementation Arrangements for Cross Boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme
Recent Enforcement Cases Against SFC Licensed Corporations