Futu Holdings: The CSRC intends to impose a total fine of approximately 1.85 billion yuan on the company and plans to fine the company's founder 1.25 million yuan personally

Futu Holdings (FUTU.O) announced today that the company has received a notice of investigation and a pre-notice of administrative penalty from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and its Shenzhen branch.

The CSRC pointed out that certain Futu entities in mainland China and Hong Kong have engaged in securities business, public fund sales, and futures business in mainland China without obtaining the necessary licenses or approvals, violating the Securities Law, the Securities Investment Fund Law, and the Futures and Derivatives Law of the People's Republic of China. The CSRC intends to order the relevant companies to rectify or cease such activities, confiscate illegal gains, and impose fines, with a proposed total fine of approximately 1.85 billion yuan (about 271 million USD).

In addition, the CSRC plans to impose a personal fine of 1.25 million yuan (about 183,575 USD) on the company's founder and CEO, Mr. Li Hua. Futu Holdings stated that the proposed fines are still subject to further procedures and the CSRC's final decision.