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Bitkub Weighs Hong Kong Listing Amid Mixed Gains for Retail Investors in Crypto IPOs
- The exchange cancelled its previous Thailand IPO due to weak domestic market conditions.
- Circle and Galaxy delivered gains; eToro, Bullish, and Gemini saw falling share prices.
Monday, 24/11/2025 | 17:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Finfluencer Receives First Custodial Sentence in Hong Kong for Unlicensed Telegram Advice
- The finfluencer earned $5,580 from subscribers who paid for investment tips and stock discussions.
- The UK FCA highlighted one case where finfluencers promoting an offshore-regulated firm caused £75M losses.
Friday, 07/11/2025 | 10:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hong Kong’s Financial Industry Edges Closer to Gender Parity with 45% Female Leaders
- According to a KPMG report, seventy percent of women surveyed feel encouraged to lead, while only 15% reported experiencing gender bias.
- Safety plays a critical role, with 76% of women citing it as vital for their career progression and confidence to take risks.
Thursday, 30/10/2025 | 17:47 GMT by
Jared Kirui
ZA Bank Adds Hong Kong Stock Trading as User Base Crosses 1 Million
- The digital lender expands its investment platform with local equities while posting its first-ever profit in the first half of 2025.
- To promote the new offering, the bank launches a promotional campaign offering zero trading fees and cash rewards.
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 | 06:51 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Hong Kong Moves Forward with Stablecoins While Beijing Signals Concern
- Chinese firms halt Hong Kong stablecoin plans as Beijing raises concerns over controlled digital currencies.
- SFC addresses over 150 participants on risk management for digital asset and tokenised funds.
Monday, 20/10/2025 | 12:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Chinese Tech Giants Halt Stablecoin Plans after Regulatory Push: Report
- Ant Group and JD.com earlier confirmed participation in Hong Kong’s pilot stablecoin programme but have now paused their plans.
- Mainland Chinese regulators are believed to be concerned about the private takeover of currency controls.
Monday, 20/10/2025 | 04:44 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Deutsche Bank Clients Were Being Secretly Overcharged for Years
- Hong Kong's securities regulator fined the banking giant $24 million after discovering $39 million in client overcharges over an eight-year period.
- The lender reported the violations itself and has since refunded affected clients and strengthened internal controls.
Thursday, 28/08/2025 | 08:58 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Hong Kong's Assets Under Management Grow by Double Digits on 81% Rise in Fund Inflows – SFC Survey
- Domiciled funds in the city saw their net asset value rise by 22% in 2024 and a further 21% to HK$1.99 trillion by May 2025.
- Hong Kong and Switzerland ranked as the top two cross-border wealth hubs in 2024, with Hong Kong adding US$231 billion in cross-border wealth.
Wednesday, 16/07/2025 | 19:53 GMT by
Jared Kirui
These Names May Soon Be Reserved for Regulated Firms in Hong Kong
- The regulator has proposed restricting the use of names such as "exchange", "trading platform", and "clearing facilities".
- It aims to reduce public confusion and protect investors from mistaking unlicensed firms for legitimate financial institutions.
Thursday, 12/06/2025 | 16:49 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Hong Kong Regulator Bans Broker Text Links After Phishing Scams Hit Traders
- The phishing messages reportedly contain links to fake websites that closely resemble legitimate broker portals.
- Victims were tricked into entering their login credentials on counterfeit websites, enabling scammers to access accounts and make unauthorized transactions.
Wednesday, 21/05/2025 | 12:48 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Interactive Brokers Adds ETF Tracking Dividend-Paying Stocks on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- U.S. clients of Interactive Brokers can reportedly trade this ETF without paying upfront commissions.
- The new ETF reportedly tracks the CSI Hong Kong Dividend Index, which includes 30 dividend-paying stocks.
Tuesday, 13/05/2025 | 14:55 GMT by
Jared Kirui
eToro Users Gain Full Access to Hong Kong's $5 Trillion Market
- eToro is adding all Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed securities to its platform, expanding user access to Chinese and Asian instruments.
- 22% of global investors expect Chinese markets to deliver the best returns in the next five years.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 07:19 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
This “Stock Sniper” Missed His Target and Hit a 16-Month Suspension Instead
- SFC has suspended Franky Wong after he was convicted of providing unlicensed investment advice through a subscription-based Telegram group.
- Despite being licensed through his employer, Wong illegally operated the advisory service in his personal capacity from 2018 to 2019.
Thursday, 20/03/2025 | 08:46 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Goodbye to Cheap Online Shopping—Trump Closes de Minimis Loophole
- Trump kills the de minimis exemption, causing price hikes for online purchases from China.
- Expect longer delivery times as packages from China face increased scrutiny.
- Retailers like Shein and Temu will need to adjust their strategies due to these changes.
Wednesday, 05/02/2025 | 09:18 GMT by
Louis Parks
Why 50,000 Retail Traders are Rushing Back to Hong Kong Markets
- Local market rebounds with thousands of reactivated accounts and growing AI adoption among day-to-day investors.
- Mobile functionality overtakes pricing as the main factor in broker selection.
Monday, 20/01/2025 | 11:55 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Proposal: Legislator Suggests Potential for Financial Stability
- The country plans crypto regulations based on a “same business, same risks, same rules” approach.
- China holds 190K Bitcoin, the second-largest after the U.S., with Hong Kong considering it for its reserves.
Monday, 30/12/2024 | 12:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers Caught in Hong Kong's HK$91M Trading Freeze
- Hong Kong's SFC freezes assets across four brokers, including Interactive Brokers, due to suspected market manipulation and account hacking.
- According to the regulator, the unauthorized activities occurred between Oct 24 and Nov 6.
Thursday, 21/11/2024 | 08:47 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
11 Crypto Platforms Under Review as Hong Kong Faces Criticism on Strict Regulations
- The SFC plans to approve more cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong by the end of 2024.
- Despite efforts to attract major players, OKX and Bybit withdrew their applications.
Tuesday, 08/10/2024 | 08:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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