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Securities / Derivatives
Big Four Auditor Facing HK Lawsuit Over Chinese Audit
By Editors | 07/09/2022
The liquidator of a now-collapsed Chinese biotech firm said the auditor could have easily exposed fraud by asking obvious questions.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Plans Measures to Lure ESG, Fintech Talent
By Editors | 06/09/2022
The government will also dedicate resources towards providing training aimed at developing local ESG talent. Applications for a fintech subsidy scheme will open on 10 September.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Suspends Rifa Futures Exec Over ‘Xinguanjia’ Trading Software
By Editors | 06/09/2022
In July, Rifa Futures became the fourth firm to be fined over the use of Xinguanjia. The firm’s managing director has now been suspended for 8 months.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC to Accelerate Work on Overseas Listing Framework
By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022
The CSRC will push forward legislation to enact new overseas listing rules, and support the establishment of a new registration system for Chinese firms seeking foreign IPOs.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC Unveils Plans to Further Expand Stock Connect
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2022
More companies will be added to Stock Connect and Hong Kong will introduce treasury bond futures and a special counter for yuan stocks.
Hong Kong Targets Removal of Hotel Quarantine Requirement
By Editors | 05/09/2022
Chief Executive John Lee is leaning towards scrapping hotel quarantine before a November summit of global bankers and the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament.
HKMA Introduces New Rules for Banks Offering BNPL Products
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2022
Banks that engage or partner with third-party service providers when launching BNPL products will be held accountable for the actions of those providers.
Market Infrastructure
Shenzhen, Hong Kong to Establish Qianhai FTZ as VC Hub
By Editors | 04/09/2022
VC firms, sovereign wealth funds, and PE funds that set up in the Qianhai free-trade zone will be given cash grants, rental subsidies, and other rewards.
Securities / Derivatives
New Guidance Issued on HKMA Funds Certification
By Editors | 02/09/2022
The guidance is intended to help funds and their auditors prepare the necessary reports needed to obtain carried interest tax concessions.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Finds Deficiencies in Investment Services Offered Online
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2022
The SFC is calling on licenced corporations to address regulatory deficiencies identified in some investment services offered online.
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