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.

Kelvin Wong steps up as new SFC Chairman

Wong will be chairman for three years.

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.

SEBA Bank obtains in-principle approval from Hong Kong

The approval allows the crypto bank to engage in regulated activities in the city.

HK banking system 'resilient’ amidst the Credit Suisse fallout

HKMA and SFC are closely monitoring the situation.

SFC sounds alarm over unauthorised investment schemes

Offering unauthorised investment schemes are considered an offence in Hong Kong.

Fund managers to count climate risks in investment schemes: SFC

The SFC has concluded talks on climate-related risks in funds.

SFC vets 120 listing applications in Q2

This comes as the commission imposes stricter review on applications.