Hong Kong Virtual Asset Licence Update: Key Changes
Secure your Hong Kong virtual asset licence. Guide to 2025 SFC ASPIRe updates & 2026 AMLO law. VATP, custody, advisory licensing.
SFC Fines Saxo Over Virtual Asset Breaches: Key Compliance Lessons for Licensed Corporations
Hong Kong SFC fined Saxo Capital Markets HKD4,000,000 for virtual asset distribution failures. Learn critical compliance lessons for licensed corporations.
SFC Regulatory Alert: Court reaffirms procedural safeguards and fairness
Analyse SFC v oOo Securities (HK) Group Ltd. Learn how the defense defeated claims using the Duty of Fairness and challenged invalid service under the SFO.
High Court rejects “boilerplate” defenses, affirms strict standards for financial advisers
Legal alert: Court rejects "boilerplate" defense, sets high bar for conflict disclosure, and affirms fiduciary duties for financial advisers
When Financial Advice Becomes a Regulated Activity
That investing tip could cost you your freedom. The SFC is jailing unlicensed advisors. Are you giving advice or committing crimes?
CFA Reinforces Substance Over Form in Connected Transactions
CFA rules no direct contract required for connected transactions under LR 14A.25. Front parties trigger disclosure. Directors face fraud risk for concealment.
Perversion of Justice & Conspiracy: ICAC Investigations
Facing ICAC conspiracy charges? Understand perversion of justice & s159A defences. Contact our lawyers at YT LLP
SFC Intensifies Enforcement: A Critical Analysis of Recent Breaches of SFO, Code of Conduct & FMCC
Analysis of recent SFC actions for breaches of SFC Code of Conduct, SFO & FMCC. Our regulatory lawyers explain the risks and compliance necessities.
HK Court Disqualifies Director for Misfeasance & Non-Disclosure
HK Court imposes 6-year director ban for breach of duties under SFO s.214. Key lessons on financial oversight & disclosure for listed companies