Hong Kong’s markets regulator reappointed Julia Leung as Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for another two years starting 1 January 2026. Her current term ends on 31 December 2025.
The SFC said Leung’s renewed mandate will support ongoing reforms and ensure operational continuity during a period of global market uncertainty.
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SFC Extends Leadership to Maintain Momentum
The regulator highlighted her work over the past three years, noting her engagement with local and international industry stakeholders and her role in reinforcing Hong Kong’s financial center status. Leung’s new mandate arrives as the SFC pushes ahead with market development plans and regulatory reforms.
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The regulator noted that her first term involved steady engagement with local and international financial players, as well as a consistent focus on governance standards. The SFC added that her approach helped reinforce Hong Kong’s role as an international financial center.
Her first term began on 1 January 2023 and will conclude on 31 December 2025, making the new appointment a direct extension aimed at ensuring uninterrupted operational oversight.
The SFC framed the decision as essential for maintaining long-term continuity while advancing reforms across the regulatory landscape. The renewed mandate gives Leung the opportunity to continue shaping key market initiatives during a period of ongoing global financial change.
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Hong Kong Streamlines Regulations
Hong Kong regulator has taken many steps to protect investors amid reportedly heightened cases of phishing scams in the country, involving fraudsters impersonating licensed brokers through deceptive text messages containing links to fake websites.
The SFC recently urged the public not to click on any SMS links claiming to be from brokers and to verify all communications directly with the firms involved. The SFC instructed all licensed firms to stop sending electronic messages that include clickable links for transactions or data entry.
Hong Kong also plans to ease regulations and launch a tokenization pilot scheme to support digital asset trading and investment, government officials announced on Monday. The move comes as part of broader regulatory efforts, following similar steps by other authorities to relax rules on tokenization.
