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Hong Kong
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Launches Prototype ‘Green Fintech Map’
By Editors | 03/03/2024
The Map is a directory of more than 50 green fintech firms so far, intended to help firms identify solutions that meet their business needs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Issues Guidance on Disciplinary Process Under Virtual Assets Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2024
The guide describes the SFC’s process for taking disciplinary action, what such action can entail, and who can be subject to such action.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Stops Accepting Licence Applications from Crypto Platforms
By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2024
24 licence applicants are listed on the SFC’s website, including OKX, Crypto.com, Bybit, Bullish, Gate Group, Huobi and Matrixport.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Lists First-ever Covered Call ETFs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/02/2024
HKEX’s Brian Roberts said the two new ETFs help to further diversify the exchange’s line-up of exchange-traded products.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Concludes First International Anti-Corruption Training
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/02/2024
The training programme, co-organised by the ICAC and UNODC, brought together participants from 19 jurisdictions.
Enforcement
HK Retail Trader Convicted of Fraud Involving Naked Short Selling
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024
This is the first criminal conviction in Hong Kong for securities fraud involving illegal short selling.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HK Budget Promises Financial Sector Development, Boost for Property Market
By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024
Restrictions on property transactions removed. Property lending requirements eased. HK$100mn pledged to promote financial services.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA to Roll Out Physical Risk Assessment Platform “Soon”
By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024
The cloud-based platform will enable banks to assess physical risk for specific property exposures over different time horizons and climate scenarios.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Launch Self-Match Prevention Service Within Q1
By Editors | 27/02/2024
Testing of the service for the securities market is complete. Firms are encouraged to join a practice session on 9 March to ensure readiness for the launch.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HK-based Crypto Firm BitForex Disappears With User Funds
By Mark Johnston | 27/02/2024
$56mn in crypto was removed from the exchange before it stopped processing transactions and responding to user queries.
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