The Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") of Hong Kong is hosting a broker forum on February 2, 2026, at One Island East, 54/F, in Quarry Bay. The event, held in Cantonese and free to attend, will discuss supervisory observations and regulatory updates. Each licensed corporation can nominate one representative, and successful applicants will receive 1.5 CPT hours. The deadline for registration is January 16, 2026, through the SFC's website.
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On January 9, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") will host a broker forum on February 2, 2026, at the SFC's offices located at 18 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
The forum will be held at 54/F, One Island East, with a focus on sharing supervisory observations and regulatory updates within the securities industry. It aims to engage the industry in ongoing discussions and will be conducted in Cantonese, with no cost to participants.
The SFC encourages licensed corporations to nominate relevant management, supervisory personnel, or compliance officers to attend this forum. Enrolment forms should be submitted via the link https://www.sfc.hk/en/Brokers-Forum-2026-Enrolment by January 16, 2026.
The forum will be open to a maximum of 300 participants, with each corporation allowed to nominate one representative. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified by email at least two working days before the event.
Professional development is supported with 1.5 Continuous Professional Training ("CPT") hours being offered to those who attend the full session. For further queries, contact the SFC at
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