2025-10-27

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Updated Guidance on Registration in Respect of Regulated Activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance and Controls to Ensure Fitness and Properness of Staff

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued updated guidance on 27 October 2025 regarding registration requirements for regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. The circular outlines specific controls that all authorized institutions must implement to ensure the fitness and properness of their staff. This update supersedes previous directives to align regulatory expectations with current operational standards.

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Issue Date:

27 Oct 2025

20251027-2-EN.pdf (360.6 KB)

Topic:

Banking Conduct & Enforcement - Others

Wealth Management & MPF - Others

Group:

All Authorized Institutions

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CIR

Current

27 Oct 2025

Updated Guidance on Registration in Respect of Regulated Activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance and Controls to Ensure Fitness and Properness of Staff

CIR

Current

27 Oct 2025

Updated Guidance on Registration in Respect of Regulated Activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance and Controls to Ensure Fitness and Properness of Staff

Cross referenced Document

Version History

Superseded Document

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