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Enforcement
Appeals Tribunal Affirms SFC Punishment of Yi Shun Da Capital
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2021
The Appeals Tribunal upheld the SFC’s decision to punish Yi Shun Da Capital over sponsor failures but reduced the penalty amount.
Market Infrastructure
19 Hong Kong Banks Approved to Participate in Wealth Connect
By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2021
Citibank, Hang Seng Bank, HSBC, ICBC, and Standard Chartered are among those that will participate in both the southbound and northbound schemes.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Launches First China A-Share Futures Contract
By Editors | 18/10/2021
The contract is based on the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index, which tracks the performance of 50 key Shanghai and Shenzhen stocks available via Stock Connect.
Enforcement
HK Court Jails Former Convoy, Gransing Executives
By Editors | 17/10/2021
Former Convoy executives conspired to dishonestly arrange for bond placement commissions to be diverted to a company they substantially owned.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Police Arrest 32 Over PLGS Loan Fraud
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2021
A syndicate with triad links allegedly use cold calls and posed as bank staff to lure victims into the illicit scheme promising government-guaranteed low-interest loans.
ESG / Sustainability
HK Regulators Offer Support for New Climate Action Plan
By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2021
The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group pledges support for the government’s Climate Action Plan 2050.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA, SFC Outline Expectations on Sale of ILS Products
By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2021
The circular follows the $30mn issuance of Hong Kong’s first catastrophe bond by Greater Bay Re, a state-sponsored special purpose vehicle.
Securities / Derivatives
HKFE Obtains CFTC Certification for A-share Futures
By Editors | 11/10/2021
The new contract will commence trading next week. The certification means it can be offered and sold to persons in the US.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC, HKMA Release Findings on Investment Product Sales
By Editors | 08/10/2021
Firms sold investment products with an aggregate transaction amount of HKD 5.7 trillion during 2020, with the participation of over 700,000 investors.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Announces Initiatives to Bolster Financial Hub Status
By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2021
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced measures to improve the stock market listing regime and enable RMB-denominated securities in Hong Kong.
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