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Vietnam busts $80 million money laundering network tied to overseas gambling
Vietnamese police have uncovered a large-scale financial crime operation, involving fraudulent banking transactions, shell companies, and...
Mar 22 min read


North Korea remains on Financial Action Task Force's 'high-risk jurisdiction' list
North Korea has been designated a "high-risk jurisdiction" for money laundering and terrorism financing for the 15th consecutive year,...
Mar 21 min read


Then HKTDC Manager charged by ICAC with MIPO by divulging confidential tender information in $2.3m project to personal friend
A then Assistant Business Manager of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) was charged by the ICAC yesterday (February 26) with...
Mar 22 min read


SFC proposes to relax position limits for key exchange-traded derivatives
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today launched a consultation proposing to increase the position limits for exchange-traded...
Mar 22 min read


SFC commences insider dealing prosecution against Wong Pak Ming
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today commenced criminal proceedings at the Eastern Magistrates’ Court against businessman Mr...
Mar 21 min read


Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT establish joint venture to issue HKD-backed stablecoin
17 February 2025, Hong Kong – Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“SCBHK”), Animoca Brands, and HKT have entered into agreements...
Feb 233 min read


SFC issues restriction notices to Money Concepts (Asia) Holdings Limited and Money Concepts Asset Management Limited
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued restriction notices to Money Concepts (Asia) Holdings Limited (MCAH) and Money...
Feb 231 min read


SFC sets out new roadmap to develop Hong Kong as a global virtual asset hub
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today outlined 12 major initiatives to enhance the security, innovation and growth of Hong...
Feb 231 min read


SFC convenes inaugural Virtual Asset Consultative Panel meeting
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today convened the inaugural meeting of the Virtual Asset Consultative Panel (VACP) for...
Feb 231 min read
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