Skip to Primary Navigation

Skip to main content

Client asset protection: Hong Kong and UK considerations

People cross a street in a financial district July 25, 2025, in Hong Kong, China
Photo: Sawayasu Tsuji/Getty Images

Clarissa Lam | Ocorian, Joanne Hui | Ocorian, Chloe Arnold-Martin | Ocorian+1

2 min read
 Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window/tab) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window/tab) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window/tab) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window/tab)

Both sets of regulations aim to mitigate the loss of client money and assets through segregation.

On June 6, 2025, Hong Kong’s SFC issued a pivotal circular to Licensed Corporations focused on a review of internal controls for client asset protection. The circular underscores Hong Kong’s dedication to robust internal client asset safeguards, echoing well-established UK CASS compliance.  

The circular consolidates SFC findings

, , , , , , ,