SFC and CSRC held their 17th enforcement cooperation meeting in Hong Kong on July 10, 2026, to strengthen collaboration on cross-boundary crimes and investor protection.
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On July 10, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") and the China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC") convened their 17th high-level meeting on enforcement cooperation in Hong Kong to further strengthen enforcement collaboration. Mr Michael Duignan, the SFC’s Executive Director of Enforcement, and Mr Li Yubai, Director-General of the Enforcement Bureau of the CSRC, attended the meeting.
Meeting Objectives and Key Topics
Both authorities exchanged views on their respective enforcement priorities and explored ways to further their collaboration in enhancing the effectiveness of combating cross-boundary crimes and misconduct, with a view to safeguarding investor interests and maintaining market order. During the meeting, both sides held in-depth discussions on important topics relating to cross-boundary enforcement cooperation, including sharing experience in recent major cross-boundary enforcement cases and exploring ways to further enhance information exchange.
Executive Commentary on Market Stability
Mr Duignan expressed his appreciation for the CSRC’s longstanding support for the SFC’s enforcement work. He emphasised that the continued deepening of cooperation on enforcement collaboration and information sharing between the two authorities will enhance enforcement effectiveness and deterrence, and contribute to the stable and orderly development of the financial markets in both jurisdictions.
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