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Julia Leung Fung-yee

(梁鳳儀)

Julia Leung Fung-yee
梁鳳儀
The latest news and top stories on Julia Leung Fung-yee, the first woman and local Chinese to lead Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, a role she held since January 2023. Her career includes Deputy CEO of the SFC and Executive Director, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, and 14 years at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. A Columbia University alumnus, she worked as a journalist at the Asian Wall Street Journal for 10 years before she entered the financial services regulatory industry.
Hong Kong regulators are exploring the use of more autonomous AI agents across some services. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Hong Kong expands AI sandbox with new projects spanning dozens of partners

Regulators select 36 use cases involving dozens of financial institutions and tech partners to test AI use in onboarding, payments, claims and customer service.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, CSRC deepen financial ties ahead of first yuan bond futures launch

Blockchain

Hong Kong steps up its crypto hub challenge with tokenised fund

Banking & finance

Hong Kong yuan facility to expand 150% to US$73.6b to meet international demand

The city will also vet a license application for a new electronic fixed income and currency trading system.

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue and SFC CEO Julia Leung at a media briefing at the Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit in Admiralty on Tuesday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

Southbound Stock Connect flows surge to record US$152b amid Hong Kong IPO boom

Average daily southbound turnover soared 84 per cent year on year to HK$124.1 billion, equal to 24 per cent of city’s total market turnover.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong finalises crypto regulatory framework to lock in global hub ambitions

Under the new rules, firms providing advice or market analysis on virtual asset trading must meet strict capital requirements.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong regulator now a ‘collection agent’ for wronged investors

SFC follows international peers by pursuing compensation for victims rather than fines in some cases of securities misconduct.

Illustration: Henry Wong
Accounting and auditing

PwC to pay US$128 million to Evergrande minority shareholders over audit failures

Settlement marks first time auditors of a defunct firm compensate minority shareholders over misleading financial statements.

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Hong Kong stock market

SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns

Market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks amid concerns about deficiencies in listing documents and misconduct.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong sends ‘very strong message’ with insider-trading arrests

Joint operation by ICAC and SFC shows commitment to protecting city’s status as a fundraising hub, analysts say.

The logo of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) at the office in Quarry Bay. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Cryptocurrency

Policy to products: Web3 innovation takes centre stage at Consensus Hong Kong

SFC CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee announced that the regulator will greenlight virtual asset margin financing for clients with strong credit profiles.

A booth at last year’s Consensus held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, February 19, 2025. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong bridges traditional, digital finance with new virtual asset initiatives

The first initiative will allow licensed virtual asset brokers to offer margin financing to clients with strong credit profiles.

Cryptocurrency

Consensus 2026 kicks off in Hong Kong amid tighter Beijing oversight

Organised by CoinDesk, the event is an important gathering for digital finance and cryptocurrency professionals.

HKEX

HKEX eyes expansion into fixed income as global investors reassess US exposure

Global investors want more than equities, prompting HKEX to expand into bonds and commodities, says CEO.

The HKEX is now looking closely at boosting its fixed-income and commodities offerings. Photo: Edmond So
IPO

Hong Kong IPO boom strains sponsors as regulator steps in over poor applications

SFC warns over deal-chasing, staff shortages and unchecked use of AI undermining IPO preparations.

The logo of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is seen at its offices in Quarry Bay. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Banking & finance

JPMorgan, DBS, Standard Chartered bosses swap deals for sneakers in charity run

Chairmen and CEOs join regulators and financiers in The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run to raise US$1.2 million.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong renews contract for top market regulator Julia Leung

The CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission will stay on for at least two more years to see through a series of ongoing reforms.

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Banking & finance

Bankers expect mainland China, Hong Kong to attract more capital inflows

International investors will continue to be interested in China, Goldman Sachs CEO says at the Global Financial Leaders’ Summit.

David Solomon, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. Photo: Edmond So
IPO

Hong Kong’s securities watchdog eyes IPO reform to woo tech firms

Market regulator reviews rules to potentially allow smaller but high-potential tech companies to list in Hong Kong, SFC chair Kelvin Wong says.

SFC

SFC CEO Julia Leung to remain in office for another two years: sources

The government is expected to appoint Leung to a second term as head of the SFC, handling major financial regulatory projects, sources say.

Hong Kong stock market

Exclusive | Hong Kong market’s connector role not just for mainland China: Citic boss

The city’s advantages position it to attract top-tier companies from India, Southeast Asia, Australia, Japan and Singapore, Li Chunbo says.

Li Chunbo, chairman and CEO of Citic Securities International. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong launches road map to deepen yuan’s role, expand financial market

The road map also places equal emphasis on breaking new ground by developing next-generation electronic trading platforms.

SFC CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee (left) with HKMA chief executive Eddie Yuen Wai-man at the roadmap launch event on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong and UAE forge historic financial ties with ETF cross-listings

Strengthened collaboration reflects growing participation by Middle Eastern funds as cornerstone investors in recent Hong Kong IPOs.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong tech and telecoms giants unite to combat online fraud

Seven social media platforms and six telecommunications firms commit to stricter checks and enhanced user safety under new charter.

Representatives from financial regulators, technology companies and telecommunications firms at the launch of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Anti-scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0. Photo: Elson Li
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