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.

SFC Executive Director steps down  

SFC’s Brian Ho will be retiring as Executive Director – Corporate Finance.

SFC Executive Director steps down  

SFC’s Brian Ho will be retiring as Executive Director – Corporate Finance.

SFC, ICAC busts five people for suspicious money lending

The arrested individuals included a former and a current senior executive.

SFC introduces new regimes in investor identification, transaction reporting

The new regimes are expected to be launched in H2 2022 and H1 2023.

Asset and wealth management business grows 21% to US$4.5t

The growth was attributed to the strong net fund inflows in 2020.

SFC warns against Binance trading

The watchdog said no entity under the Binance Group is licenced in Hong Kong.

SFC, Canadian securities partner in strengthening fintech cooperation

The SFC and their Canadian counterparts agreed to draft a fintech cooperation framework.

SFC to require periodic review of ESG funds

In a new circular, the SFC asks for the assessment of how ESG factors are incorporated in the financial market.

SFC strengthens policy after Archegos incident

It eyes stricter regulation over prime brokers, amongst others.