Hong Kong

China Citic Bank and Citic Securities office building in Futian district of Shenzhen, China.

Hong Kong authorities have arrested eight people in their biggest coordinated market misconduct raids since 2017, as regulators investigate an alleged HK$315 million ($40 million) insider dealing and corruption scheme involving two major brokerages and a hedge fund manager.

Hong Kong, China - Apr 5, 2024: People walk past the Central Branch of the Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong. Standard Chartered PLC is a British multinational bank.

HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first companies to receive Hong Kong stablecoin licenses within two weeks, marking a milestone in the city’s effort to regulate the sector and strengthen its position as a global digital asset hub.