Hong Kong

The prohibition orders as part an investigation into suspicious trading which appeared to create a false market in China Ding Yi Feng shares leading to an "irrationally high share price".

BOCHK has been granted regulatory approval to launch a pilot scheme that enables Hong Kong citizens to open a personal bank account in the mainland, remotely.

The SFC has extended the deadline for compliance with new rules requiring firms to ensure client suitability when selling complex products by two months.

BOCI Securities failed to comply with requirements relating to client profiling, product due diligence, and suitability assessment in its sale and distribution of investment products.

“The sanctions send a strong and clear message to the market that we will not hesitate to hold errant sponsors accountable for their misconduct,” said SFC chief Ashley Alder.

QA services provider Exactpro has completed a review of the testing processes and delivered a set of test strategy recommendations for Phase 1 of HKEX's NextGen Post Trade Programme.

The case goes back to the 2009 listing of a Chinese timber company, which was later suspended for accounting irregularities. Details of the settlement will be released at a later date.

The development represents a key risk management tool for international investors who need to manage their A-share equity exposure, says HKEX chief Charles Li.

The HKMA says the transition to alternative reference rates will have significant implications for authorised institutions' businesses, risk management and operational processes.

HKEX plans to introduce A-share futures, expand the stock and bond connect schemes, enable remote market access for Asia Pacific brokers, and modernise its operations.