Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s First Islamic Bond Issue Raises $1 Billion
Editors, Regulation Asia September 12, 2014Hong Kong has sold its first ever sovereign Islamic bonds, raising $1 billion amid strong demand for the landmark offering.
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Hong Kong, Shanghai Bourses Sign Deal on ‘Through Train’
Editors, Regulation Asia September 4, 2014Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd has signed an agreement with the Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation for the establishment of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.
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Hong Kong Cuts Transaction Levies on Securities
Editors, Regulation Asia September 2, 2014Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) said it will cut levies imposed on transactions in its markets on behalf of the Securities and Futures Commission from November.
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Hong Kong to Hold Roadshow for First Sukuk Offering
Editors, Regulation Asia August 28, 2014The Hong Kong government will hold investor meetings from next week for its first Islamic bond issue.
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Singapore to Cut Board Lot Size of Stocks in January
Editors, Regulation Asia August 26, 2014Singapore Exchange will reduce the standard board lot size of securities listed on SGX from 1,000 to 100 units from January 19 next year in order to make investing more affordable to retail investors.
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Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Scheme Faces Tax, Quota Issues
Editors, Regulation Asia August 26, 2014The stock market trading scheme between Hong Kong and Shanghai could be derailed by unclear tax policies and daily quotas that discourage foreign institutional investors to take part in the initiative.
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Hong Kong Regulator Reiterates IPO Sponsor Liability
Editors, Regulation Asia August 26, 2014The Securities and Futures Commission has reaffirmed that sponsors of initial public offerings (IPO), particularly banks that prepare companies for a Hong Kong listing, are criminally liable for defective prospectuses.
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Hong Kong Regulator Issues Quarter to June Report
Editors, Regulation Asia August 21, 2014The Securities and Futures Commission issued its quarter to June report detailing accomplishments that included the release of a regulatory framework for the over-the-counter derivatives market, and the announcement of a cross-border stock market scheme between Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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Hong Kong to Boost Wealth Management Sector
Editors, Regulation Asia August 12, 2014The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s top executive said the city aims to boost its fund and wealth management industry over a five-year period.
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HKEx to Promote CES 120 Futures ahead of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect
Editors, Regulation Asia August 4, 2014Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said it plans to promote the use of CES China 120 index futures contract as a hedging and risk management tool ahead of the implementation of the cross-border stock investment program — Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock...
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