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The proceedings against the Hong Kong-based hedge fund, its chief investment officer and a former trader, relate to the dealing of shares listed on the HKEX prior to a block trade in June 2017.

Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape for digital asset custody remains fragmented. While industry players welcome greater clarity, striking the balance with growth is crucial.

The move follows pledges by Chinese authorities to boost the stock market and improve investor sentiment as the domestic economy struggles.

Linklaters partners discuss the dealmaking landscape that supports Hong Kong’s status as preferred regional fundraising hub. Former SFC decision-maker, Roger Cheng, is set to join the team from August.

Set to go live from May 15, the mutual market derivatives initiative marks a world first for international trading that is set to facilitate the increased internationalisation of renminbi.

Former executives from the HKMA and SFC will replace outgoing HKEX board members, from April.

The transaction achieves a global first for any government issuer and marks the first tokenised bond to be issued under Hong Kong law.

Hong Kong's regulator sees scope for opening up a maturing crypto market to retail investors, but questions remain about whether investors are sufficiently protected.

Hong Kong’s regulators are moving towards the acceptance of virtual assets, with their latest statements suggesting plans to open the industry to more types of investors soon.