Hong Kong

    AML / KYC

    HSBC Agrees to Share Documents in Meng Extradition Case

    By Editors | 14/04/2021

    A Hong Kong judge has approved an agreement between Huawei and HSBC that includes document sharing by the bank, with some redactions.

    Enforcement

    SFC Wins Final Appeal in 2007 Insider Dealing Case

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2021

    The Market Misconduct Tribunal and Court of Appeal both ruled against the SFC before the case was brought to the Court of Final Appeal.

    Enforcement

    SFC Adds ‘Ramp-and-Dump’ Syndicate Member to Wanted List

    By Editors | 07/04/2021

    An arrest warrant was issued for Zeng Lingxi, an alleged member of a syndicate suspected of operating ramp-and-dump scams on social media.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong to Allow Companies to Conceal Director Identities

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2021

    The proposal will hamper the ability of investors, banks, property agents, researchers and journalists to carry out due diligence on transactions and counterparties.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Proposes to Streamline Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2021

    The proposed changes provide an easier path to a Hong Kong listing particularly for Chinese companies under pressure to delist from US exchanges.

    Hong Kong: Group-Wide Supervision for Insurance Takes Effect

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/04/2021

    The IA is looking to formally designate AIA Group, FWD Group and the Prudential Group as being subject to the new framework by mid-2021.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA, BOJ Launch Cross-border DvP Link for JGBs

    By Editors | 02/04/2021

    The link supports DvP settlement of the HKD sale and repo transactions using JGB as collateral, eliminating settlement risk on such transactions.

    Enforcement

    SFC Fines Black Marble Securities for Internal Control Failings

    By Editors | 01/04/2021

    The disciplinary action followed a client complaint about unauthorised trading activities in his account from August 2016 to July 2017.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Reporting ARR Positions in IRRBB Returns

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2021

    The guidelines say alternative volatility estimates may be used value new ARR options in cases where there is not enough implied interest rate volatility data.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK to Consult on SPAC Listing Framework in June – Report

    By Editors | 29/03/2021

    The rules are expected to include conditions for sponsors or SPACs. Acquisition targets will have to meet the existing standards for IPOs.

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