AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSFC IPO Fraud Crackdown: Hong Kong’s securities regulator ordered Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) to freeze up to HK$125 million in certain client accounts tied to alleged artificial IPO demand, while stressing the brokerage itself is not under investigation. National Security Appeals: The Court of Appeal granted leave for 11 pan-democratic activists convicted of subversion over the 2020 primary election to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal, with five key legal issues certified for the top court. Digital Yuan Push: The PBOC’s 2026-2030 reform plan formally elevates the e-CNY as a core financial-infrastructure priority, including interest-bearing e-CNY balances and cross-border tests that also point to Hong Kong’s role in RMB connectivity. Public Health & Heat Response: Hong Kong is reviewing its heat warning system after record temperatures triggered the lowest alert, while health authorities urged hygiene precautions amid severe influenza A and Legionnaires’ disease reports. Local Enforcement: Hong Kong Customs seized about 6kg of suspected cannabis buds at the airport and arrested a mainland passenger, as police also moved against a “sugar baby” dating scam involving multiple arrests. Markets & Policy Watch: Hong Kong’s silver bond programme for eligible seniors and HKMA’s stance on stable currency arrangements kept finance headlines busy, alongside broader global market jitters.
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