Hong Kong SFC Cybersecurity Rules 2025 | Compliance

First announced: Securities and Futures Commission circulars issued in 2025.
Submitted by: NYBACS Compliance Desk

What changed

New baseline controls, penetration testing requirements, and incident reporting standards apply to regulated financial institutions.

Who’s affected

Broker-dealers, asset managers, fintech operators licensed by the SFC.

Immediate actions

• Perform cybersecurity gap assessment.
• Update incident reporting plan.
• Review third-party IT vendor security.

Practical notes & timeline Enforcement monitoring continues through 2026 supervisory reviews.

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