HONG KONG

Luxembourg Okays More Funds for HK-Shanghai Stock Connect

By Editors | 01/03/2015

Luxembourg’s Financial Sector Surveillance Commission has given its go-ahead for more funds to invest in the Shanghai-Hong Kong cross-border stock scheme and more such approvals are likely soon.

HK Regulator Wins Court Approval to Wind Up China Metal Recycling

By Editors | 26/02/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission won court approval to liquidate China Metal Recycling Holdings Ltd, in a decision that bolsters the regulator’s authority to pursue overseas firms for wrongdoing.

HKEx Eyes China Fund Houses in Through Train

By Editors | 23/02/2015

Allowing mainland Chinese fund houses to invest in Hong Kong stocks under the Stock Connect scheme would boost turnover of the so-called through train programme, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing top executive said.

Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Shorting to Start in March

By Editors | 21/02/2015

Foreign investors will be allowed to short sell select mainland Chinese shares on the Hong Kong-Shanghai trading program from next week, in the latest regulatory move to further open up China’s stock market.

Hong Kong Sets Higher Capital for City’s Important Banks

By Editors | 18/02/2015

Hong Kong is requiring the city’s largest banks to set aside more capital to cushion against unexpected losses and pose less risk to the financial system.

HKEx Plans to Add More HK Stocks in Cross-Border Link

By Editors | 10/02/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd plans to add more stocks to be traded under the Shanghai-Hong Kong cross border trading scheme ahead of the proposed opening of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong link within the year.

Hong Kong Regulator Endorses Revised Banking Code

By Editors | 08/02/2015

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has endorsed a revised code of banking practice that requires the city’s banks to uphold international banking practices in areas of disclosure and transparency, responsible business conduct and financial education.

Hong Kong Readies Direct Stock Link with Shenzhen

By Editors | 03/02/2015

Hong Kong’s top regulator said preparations are under way to connect the city’s stock exchange with Shenzhen’s stock market, similar to the cross-border stock trading scheme with Shanghai.

Hong Kong to Boost Capital Buffer as Adopts Basel Norm

By Editors | 27/01/2015

Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to create adequate capital buffer to boost the resilience of the city’s banking system with the adoption of global cash buffer standards next year.