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ESG / Sustainability
SFC Sets Out Next Steps on Green Transition Agenda
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2022
The agenda focuses on enhancing corporate disclosures, monitoring implementation of existing measures, and advancing work on a carbon market.
Fintech / Regtech
eMPF: Reshaping the Hong Kong Pensions Landscape
By Chris Pascoe | 02/08/2022
The eMPF project presents an opportunity to transform all aspects of today’s compartmentalized and fragmented approaches to MPF administration, says Chris Pascoe.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Extends Listing Rules to Cover Share Award Schemes
By Editors | 01/08/2022
The rule amendments relating to share schemes will come into effect on 1 January 2023, however issuers may adopt the amended rules earlier.
Capital / Liquidity
SFC Fines Hedge Fund Manager for Liquid Capital Deficit
By Editors | 31/07/2022
KTF Capital Management had a HK$20mn deficit between 13 and 18 December 2018 but misrepresented to the SFC that it maintained sufficient liquid capital during the period.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Directs Banks to Ensure Resiliency of Payment Operations
By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2022
Payment-related operational incidents have impacted banks, their customers, as well as other financial institutions, including in the securities sector.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Finalises Revisions to Position Limits for SSO, SSF
By Editors | 29/07/2022
HKEX has confirmed plans to widen its position limit rules covering single stock options and futures and its flagship mini contracts.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Gives Banks 18m to Enhance Operational Risk Management
By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2022
Banks are expected to implement the revised SPM module on operational risk management by 25 January 2024.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Fines Fourth Broker Over Use of ‘Xinguanjia’ Trading Software
By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2022
The software enabled Mainland investors to trade in Hong Kong without having to open a local securities account. Rifa Futures was fined HKD 9 million for AML and other failures.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Finalises Guidance on Resolution Planning Expectations
By Editors | 26/07/2022
Resolution planning work will be prioritised for D-SIBs and other locally incorporated banks with total consolidated assets of more than HKD 150 billion.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong as a Legal Centre of Excellence for Digital Finance
By Troy Song | 25/07/2022
Many crypto exchanges and institutions already choose Hong Kong as the place to resolve their disputes, but more need to be done, says Troy Song.
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