On May 26, Bright Smart Securities fell 6.55% in regular trading to HK$9.42, with turnover of HK$119 million. The decline follows the sweeping regulatory action announced on May 22, when China's CSRC and seven other departments jointly issued a comprehensive plan to crack down on illegal cross-border securities operations.

The regulation targeted Futu Holdings, Tiger Brokers, and Longbridge Securities, imposing fines of RMB 1.85 billion, RMB 410 million, and undisclosed amounts respectively. A two-year transition period was established during which mainland clients may only sell existing positions and withdraw funds, with full shutdown of domestic services mandated by May 2028. While Bright Smart, controlled by Ant Group with a 50.55% stake, holds full Hong Kong licenses and has been positioned as a compliant alternative, market participants remain divided on whether the intensified regulatory environment constrains or benefits the company's growth prospects. Some investors noted that the broad scope of the crackdown — covering all offshore institutions serving mainland clients — creates uncertainty even for compliant operators regarding future cross-border business models.

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