Hong Kong Court Orders JPEX to Return 247,498 USDT to Customers

Key Takeaways from the Newsletter:  Court Order: The Hong Kong court has mandated JPEX, a cryptocurrency exchange, to return 247,498 USDT (Tether) to its customers. Customer Protection: This decision underscores the importance of protecting customers in the...

Hong Kong SFC Broadens Exemption for Master-Feeder ETFs

Hong Kong Law June 2024 PDF version Word version Hong Kong SFC Broadens Exemption for Master-Feeder ETFs The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published a revised Circular on streamlined requirements for eligible exchange-traded funds adopting a...

HKEX Disciplinary Actions in Q1 2024

Hong Kong Law April 2024 PDF version Word version HKEX Disciplinary Actions in Q1 2024 In the first quarter of 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) continued its clamp down on corporate misconduct by Hong Kong-listed companies, disciplining Global Uin...

SFC Warns Public of Allegedly Fraudulent Crypto-related Activities

Hong Kong Law April 2024 PDF version Word version SFC Warns Public of Allegedly Fraudulent Crypto-related Activities Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is closely monitoring unauthorised crypto products being offered to the Hong Kong public and...

FSTB Consults on Regulating OTC Virtual Asset Trading

Hong Kong Law February 2024 PDF version Word version FSTB Consults on Regulating OTC Virtual Asset Trading On 8 February 2024, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) published a Consultation Paper seeking views on proposals to regulate over-the-counter...