Hong Kong2026.11.02TokenPost

Hong Kong SFC Moves to Tighten Security Standards for High-Risk Licensed Institutions

• SFC CEO Julia Leung unveiled the plan at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 on November 2.
• The framework will set differentiated cybersecurity requirements based on each institution's risk level, with stricter rules for high-risk entities.
• The initiative is partly aimed at strengthening defenses against AI-driven cyberattacks; Leung also said tokenization needs real economic benefits to achieve scale.