AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSFC Crackdown on IPO Manipulation: Hong Kong’s securities regulator ordered Futu Securities International (HK) to freeze up to HK$125 million in suspected client accounts tied to artificially inflating IPO demand, while stressing the brokerage itself is not under investigation. National Security Appeals: Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal granted leave for 11 pan-democratic activists to appeal their subversion convictions to the Court of Final Appeal, with key legal questions certified for the apex court. Health & Fitness Study: A University of Hong Kong trial found that one 75-minute interval-walking session per week can cut belly fat and boost heart fitness as much as three 25-minute sessions. Local Tech & Markets: Moore Threads says it plans an offshore share issue and a Hong Kong listing, as China’s chipmakers chase AI demand amid tighter export controls. Public Safety & Crime: Hong Kong Customs seized cannabis at the airport and arrested a mainland passenger, while separate reports highlight ongoing scam and fraud cases involving overseas money movements. Digital Yuan Update: China’s central bank published its 2026-2030 plan, formally prioritising the digital yuan and cross-border tests, with Hong Kong positioned as part of the broader financial hub push.
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