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SFC issues restriction notices to four brokers to freeze client accounts linked to suspected account hacking and market manipulation
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued restriction notices to four brokers, prohibiting them from dealing with or...
Nov 24, 20241 min read


SFC suspends Wang Shian-tang for 26 months
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has suspended the licence of Mr Wang Shian-tang, a former licensed representative of Yuanta...
Nov 24, 20242 min read


SFC withdraws Restriction Notice to broker over client’s suspected insider dealing after obtaining court order to freeze assets
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has withdrawn the Restriction Notice prohibiting Bright Smart Securities International (H.K.)...
Nov 24, 20242 min read


Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison
A computer expert who stole bitcoin worth billions of dollars at current prices — and then spent years laundering some of the hacked...
Nov 17, 20243 min read


Insurance magnate pleads guilty as government describes $2B scheme
An insurance magnate who was once a big political donor in North Carolina is in federal custody after pleading guilty in connection to...
Nov 17, 20243 min read


Cryptocurrency Mixer Bitcoin Fog Convicted of Crypto Money Laundering
The founder of a cryptocurrency mixing service known as Bitcoin Fog was convicted in Washington federal court of helping to launder...
Nov 17, 20243 min read


Ex-general manager of pharmaceutical wholesaler among three charged by ICAC over $1.1m service fees fraud and money laundering
A then general manager of a pharmaceutical wholesaler and his subordinate were charged by the ICAC yesterday (November 12) for making...
Nov 17, 20242 min read


Alert: Misrepresentation and misuse of the word “bank” in Hong Kong by crypto firms
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to remind members of the public to be cautious about certain overseas crypto firms, which...
Nov 17, 20242 min read


SFC commences MMT proceedings against Ding Yi Feng’s former chairman and others over suspected manipulation of Smartac International Holdings Limited shares
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has commenced proceedings in the Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) against Mr Sui Guangyi,...
Nov 17, 20242 min read
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