Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Regulator Conducts Business Continuity Drills with Banks
Editors, Regulation Asia June 16, 2014The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has conducted a drill with banks on business continuity plans (BCP) to test the reliability and stability of the communications between the back-up offices of the regulator and the lenders.
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Hong Kong Launches E-Payment for MPF Transfer
Editors, Regulation Asia June 13, 2014The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority has launched an e-payment service for fund transfer system enhancing accuracy and efficiency of fund transfers between trustees.
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Hong Kong Regulators Cautious on Rising China Loans
Editors, Regulation Asia June 11, 2014Hong Kong regulators are imposing strict financial rules four years ahead of their expected implementation under global standards on worries some banks may be vulnerable if Chinese economy weakens significantly.
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Hong Kong Exchanges to Extend After-hours Futures Trading in November
Editors, Regulation Asia June 4, 2014Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd said it will extend after-hours futures trading by 45 minutes in a move that could attract more trading from clients in the North American and European markets.
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Hong Kong Exchanges Issues Guidance on Reverse Takeover and Acquisitions
Editors, Regulation Asia June 3, 2014The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx), through its subsidiary the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, has published a guidance letter on the application of the reverse takeover norms in its listing rules.
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Hong Kong Regulator Launches Online Platform for Merger and Takeover Disclosures
Editors, Regulation Asia June 3, 2014The Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new online platform to streamline the submission process for disclosures of dealings under takeovers and mergers code.
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IMF Finds Hong Kong’s Financial System Resilient, Well-Regulated
Editors, Regulation Asia May 28, 2014The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its comprehensive assessment of Hong Kong's financial system found that the city’s banking system is very well regulated and resilient.
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Financial Regulators’ Expenditures Rise as Market Surveillance Deepens
Editors, Regulation Asia May 28, 2014Financial services regulators in major markets including Hong Kong have increased their expenditure over the last seven years by nearly 60% amid growing pressure on regulatory agencies to deepen scrutiny of the financial services industry following the 2008 crisis.
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Hong Kong Exchanges Vows to Fight Class Action Lawsuit on Zinc
Editors, Regulation Asia May 27, 2014Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said it will “vigorously” contest a class action alleging it engaged in anti-competitive behaviour that distorted the price of zinc.
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Hong Kong Court Orders EY to Submit Accounting Records to SFC
Editors, Regulation Asia May 26, 2014A Hong Kong court has ordered accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) to produce accounting records relating to its work for Standard Water Ltd, rejecting the firm's argument that the mainland's state secrets law prevents it from handing over information...
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