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Market Infrastructure
HK SFC, Abu Dhabi FSRA Enhance Cross-Border Investment Supervision
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025
The SFC and Abu Dhabi’s FSRA will cooperate on supervision of investment managers of collective investment schemes based in either market.
Securities / Derivatives
HK SFC Agrees Funds Recognition Framework With Ireland
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025
The agreement allows the distribution of eligible HK and Irish public funds in each other’s markets via the new FASTrack process.
Market Infrastructure
HK and Ontario Deepen Cross-Border Investment Management Supervision
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2025
The SFC and OSC will collaborate on the supervision of CIS investment managers operating in Hong Kong and Canada.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Asia Entities Facilitating Iran Oil Shipments to China
By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025
The sanctions include nine targets based in Hong Kong, three based in mainland China, and two based in Singapore.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Boost Financial Connectivity for Guangzhou’s Nansha District
By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025
Regulators announced a 30-point plan to boost financial ties between Nansha, Hong Kong, and Macao and foster Greater Bay Area growth.
Enforcement
SFC Fines Sino-Rich Securities, Suspends Exec Over Margin Lending Failures
By Editors | 13/05/2025
The SFC said Sino-Rich Securities had inadequate documentation and enforcement of margin lending policies.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Launches 2025 Green Fintech Competition
By Editors | 12/05/2025
The focus will be on five themes, including climate risk modelling, carbon market analytics, and sustainable investing, among others.
Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025
The new sanctions package targets “up to 100 oil tankers” as well as several individuals and entities, including two Hong Kong-based companies.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC to Ramp Up Efforts to Open Up Market Access
By Editors | 09/05/2025
The CSRC also plans to simplify the approval and account-opening process for qualified foreign institutional investors, among other efforts
Hong Kong IA Authorises HSBC to Establish Captive Insurer
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2025
The new entity, Wayfoong (Asia) Limited, will be the first captive insurer set up by a multinational enterprise based in Hong Kong.
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