China’s recent crackdown on cross-border stock trading has sparked concerns about Hong Kong’s private banking sector’s future. The move follows Beijing’s directive for three online brokers, including the largest based in Hong Kong, to liquidate mainland Chinese accounts within two years. This regulation also includes a call for stricter due diligence and monitoring of dormant accounts by the city’s securities watchdog. While the immediate impact is on retail-facing online securities firms, the broader question looms over the fate of Hong Kong’s lucrative private banking industry. Authorities view this action as necessary to prevent capital flight and preserve the stability of…
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