HONG KONG

HKMA Requires New Tax Checks on Banks’ Clients

By Editors | 18/05/2015

In a push to monitor money laundering in the banking system, Hong Kong regulators have asked banks to look into customer’s filings to see if they’re paying their dues.

Hong Kong Bans Retail Investors from Dark Pool Trading

By Editors | 15/05/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned individual investors from trading in dark pools as a result of industry consultation on how to improve regulation of the alternative trading venue.

Hong Kong’s SFC Says Will Be On Guard for Market Manipulation

By Editors | 12/05/2015

Securities and Futures Commission would watch market activity closely to ensure against market manipulation amid a surge in trading volume.

CCB (Asia) Selects Wolters Kluwer to Help Address Regulatory Reporting Requirements

By Editors | 05/05/2015

China Construction Bank (Asia) has announced they will be implementing Wolter Kluwers, OneSumX Regulatory Reporting solution.

Hong Kong in Talks with Taiwan on Potential Cross-Border Stock Link

By Editors | 30/04/2015

Hong Kong’s stock exchange is exploring the possibility of opening direct stock trade links with Taiwan, says its chairman, adding that it held initial talks with Taipei about a potential cross-border share trade.

Trading Places: HSBC Plots a Move

By Peter Guy | 30/04/2015

HSBC Group’s threat to decamp from its London headquarters represents aggressive regulatory arbitrage and brinkmanship.

Hong Kong’s HKMA Likely to Face Tough Challenge in HSBC’s Planned Move

By Editors | 28/04/2015

Hong Kong’s de facto central bank may have to scale up its regulatory operations should British banking firm HSBC decide to relocate its headquarters in the city.

HKEx Likely to Raise Trading Cap for Stock Connect

By Editors | 10/04/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx) plans to expand quotas for the cross-border stock program between Hong Kong and Shanghai, its top executive said.

Moscow Exchange Seeks Dual Listing Capability on HKEx

By Peter Guy | 09/04/2015

Recent sanctions are forcing Russians to seek alternative financing platforms away from American and European influence.