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OKX Becomes Another Crypto Exchange to Start HK Branch
The second-largest crypto exchange is moving to Hong Kong and seeking local licensing.
Hong Kong will soon regulate the industry and allow retail crypto trading.
Tuesday, 28/03/2023 | 09:21 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency
Hong Kong to Start Regulating Crypto in June 2023, 80 Companies Want to Join
More than 80 companies are waiting in line to join Hong Kong's web3 ecosystem.
The region is preparing to launch VA regulations in June 2023.
Monday, 20/03/2023 | 09:25 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency
Hong Kong's New Crypto Licensing Regime: A Boon or Bane for Investors?
The new regulations are expected to attract more foreign investment into Hong Kong.
Analysts remain unsure of how China will treat Hong Kong's new crypto regime.
Thursday, 09/03/2023 | 14:48 GMT
by
Anndy Lian
Institutional FX
SFC Slaps City International Futures with $100,000 Fine for Regulatory Breaches
The SFC took into account many mitigating factors when imposing the penalty.
However, the regulator wanted to convey that such failures are unacceptable.
Thursday, 09/03/2023 | 10:06 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
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Retail FX
Rakuten Securities Hong Kong Warns Investors of Fraudulent Impersonators
Fraudulent actors are impersonating Rakuten Securities HK.
The number of clone companies increased in 2022 and the beginning of 2023.
Monday, 06/03/2023 | 11:53 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX
SFC Imposes 10-Year Ban on Citigroup Global Markets Asia's Ex-Officer
The SFC fined CGMAL $348.25 million in January 2022.
The regulator found that most of the violations were due to the actions of the company's former manager.
Monday, 06/03/2023 | 09:37 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Op-ed
CryptoCurrency
Op-ed
Hong Kong and Singapore: Open to Crypto
US regulators appear hostile to the crypto industry, but crypto is a global technology.
Hong Kong and Singapore can become Asian crypto hubs, perhaps influencing China's approach.
Friday, 24/02/2023 | 15:30 GMT
by
Sam White
CryptoCurrency
Gate.io Crypto Exchange to Launch Gate HK and Apply for Local License
Gate Group is another crypto firm after Huobi which wants to open a local exchange in HK.
It's likely that SFC will allow retail investors to actively trade in the digital assets market.
Thursday, 23/02/2023 | 09:57 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
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CryptoCurrency
Huobi to Launch Huobi Hong Kong Crypto Exchange amid Regulatory Update
Huobi wants to acquire a Hong Kong crypto trading license before 1 June 2023.
It launches a separate platform to comply with the local regulatory requirements fully.
Tuesday, 21/02/2023 | 09:09 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency
Hong Kong's SFC Consults on Allowing Retail Traders to Trade Crypto
From 1 June, every crypto trading platform in Hong Kong needs to be regulated by the SFC.
The SFC wants to know if regulation should allow retailers to trade as well.
Monday, 20/02/2023 | 08:59 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Retail FX
China and Hong Kong’s Regulators Sign MoU on Cross-Border Shares Listing
The MoU provides clarification on cross-border regulatory enforcement.
China has been opposing cross-border online brokers that onboard Chinese clients.
Friday, 17/02/2023 | 20:52 GMT
by
Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
Hong Kong Brokers Suspend Accounts of Mainland China Clients
At least two Hong Kong brokers suspended clients' accounts from the mainland.
The move came after China's crackdown against international online brokers.
Monday, 13/02/2023 | 10:05 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
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Institutional FX
HKEX Opens Office in New York, Plans to Launch in Europe
Roger McAvoy will lead the new office in the United States.
HKEX also plans to start its European bureau soon.
Wednesday, 21/12/2022 | 09:57 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency
Hong Kong’s First Crypto Futures EFTs Raise $73.6M Ahead of Launch
The ETFs are expected to be launched at HK$780 per unit on Friday.
Hong Kong's SFC decided to permit crypto EFTs less than two months ago.
Thursday, 15/12/2022 | 13:42 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency
SEBA Bank Enters APAC with New Hong Kong Office
It is the first physical office of the crypto company in the region.
It earlier received an Abu Dhabi license.
Wednesday, 30/11/2022 | 10:34 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Retail FX
Hong Kong’s SFC Proposes Risk Management Rules for Futures Brokers
The regulator proposed several mechanisms to mitigate future dealing risks.
It will accept the industry feedback until 31 January 2023.
Friday, 25/11/2022 | 10:35 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Regulation
Hong Kong Decides on Rules for Crypto ETFs
The SFC will consider approving virtual asset ETFs.
Initially, it will only allow Bitcoin and Ether futures trading on Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Monday, 31/10/2022 | 07:20 GMT
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Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency
Hong Kong Set to Legalize Crypto?
Hong Kong wants to offer crypto trading services to retail customers in March 2023.
Partial legalization of the industry is expected to attract talent to the City again.
Thursday, 27/10/2022 | 11:24 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Retail FX
Hong Kong Court Convicts ex-Fulbright Securities Account Exec of Fraud
A client lost $48,321 as a result of the fraud.
Hong Kong's SFC slammed a life-long industry ban on Kwong Shing five years ago.
Friday, 14/10/2022 | 13:00 GMT
by
Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
Hong Kong Charges 13 in a Pump-and-Dump Scheme Crack Down
The scale of the scheme was not revealed.
The perpetrators were charged for market manipulation and money laundering.
Friday, 30/09/2022 | 10:54 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
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Brokers
Hong Kong’s SFC Finds Several Compliance Lapses at Online Brokerages
It surveyed 50 licensed corporations.
Online brokers have opened 96% of accounts in the past year through non-face-to-face onboarding processes.
Wednesday, 31/08/2022 | 10:24 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Institutional FX
Asian Wealth Management Unit of RBC Fined HK$7.7M in Hong Kong
The company mishandled client assets on several occasions.
However, it did not dispute regulatory findings and actions.
Wednesday, 20/07/2022 | 10:31 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Institutional FX
SFC Fines CES Capital International HK$3.2 Million
The company failed to discharge its duties as an investment manager of two funds.
CESHK cooperated with the SFC during the investigation.
Monday, 27/06/2022 | 21:22 GMT
by
Felipe Erazo
Analysis
Forex in Hong Kong. CFDs Are Banned, but Traders Seek Other Options
Hong Kong is considered one of the most expensive places to live.
Thus, the average retail trader here has a deep pocket, cPattern data shows.
Thursday, 23/06/2022 | 08:44 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
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Institutional FX
Hong Kong’s SFC Fines China Everbright Securities HK$3.8 Million
The company failed to comply with AML and CFT regulatory requirements.
The regulator also imposed a reprimand.
Thursday, 16/06/2022 | 16:41 GMT
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Felipe Erazo
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