Pentacle Insights

Tag: SFC

  • OSINT Research Guide: Corporate and Regulatory Searches in Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong’s well-developed public records infrastructure makes it one of the most accessible jurisdictions for corporate OSINT research in Asia. This guide covers the key sources for verifying corporate identity, regulatory licensing, and enforcement history. Primary Sources Companies Registry (公司註冊處) The Hong Kong Companies Registry maintains the official register of companies incorporated or registered in…

  • SFC Fines Crypto Exchange for AML Failures

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    The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has imposed a HK$12 million fine on a licensed virtual asset trading platform for systemic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) controls, marking one of the most significant enforcement actions against a VASP in Hong Kong to date. Key Findings The SFC’s investigation, conducted between January…