Accountability Upheld: Court Sanctions Firm for Regulatory Obstruction
Judicial Action Against Non-Compliance in Financial Probes
In a significant ruling, the Court of First Instance has issued sanctions against AMTD Global Markets, mandating both a financial penalty and the disclosure of records. This action stems from the company's failure to cooperate with ongoing investigations initiated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
Allegations of IPO Irregularities and Deceptive Practices
The core of the SFC's inquiry revolves around suspected fraudulent activities during initial public offerings and the dissemination of false or misleading data by entities for which AMTD acted as an underwriting agent.
Rejection of Corporate Justifications for Withholding Information
The Court firmly dismissed AMTD's explanations for its non-compliance, deeming the stated reasons—changes in leadership and the purported loss of documentation—as insufficient grounds to disregard legitimate legal requests for information.
Court Mandates Future Compliance and Record Submission
Consequently, the Court has ordered AMTD to fulfill all outstanding requests for information and documentation by a specified deadline of January 19, 2026, reinforcing the imperative of transparency and cooperation with regulatory bodies.