HONG KONG

China Plans to Allow More Firms to List Overseas

By Editors | 19/01/2015

China Securities Regulatory Commission plans to allow more Chinese companies to list overseas and pledged increased collaboration with Hong Kong in developing the capital markets.

Hong Kong Exchanges to Install New Trading Controls

By Editors | 18/01/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. plans to introduce new trading controls to make the securities and derivatives markets more efficient and globally competitive.

Hong Kong’s SFC, ESMA Sign Central Counterparties Deal

By Editors | 18/01/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have agreed to enhance cooperation in overseeing Hong Kong-established central counter parties seeking recognition by ESMA.

Hong Kong’s HKEx Collaborates to Push Shanghai-HK Connect Overseas

By Editors | 06/01/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said it is working with certain overseas regulators and institutional investors to improve market’s understanding of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect which went live in November.

US Steps Up Probe in Asia amid Tax-Evasion Crackdown

By Editors | 05/01/2015

US authorities would increase their investigations of international tax evasion by US taxpayers in Hong Kong and the rest of Asia following the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act from July last year, lawyers say.

Hong Kong Regulator Finds No Evidence of Market Rigging

By Editors | 19/12/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it found no evidence of rigging in the city’s foreign exchange benchmark following an investigation into the operations of ten banks.

Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Q2 Report

By Editors | 17/12/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reaffirmed the statutory civil and criminal liability of initial public offering sponsors for defective prospectuses among the regulator’s main accomplishments in the quarter to September.

Hong Kong Exchanges to Boost RMB Currency Futures with New Incentives

By Editors | 16/12/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is introducing new incentives for market participants in the renminbi futures market to support its development.

Hong Kong Regulators Relax Reporting Rules for OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 28/11/2014

Hong Kong regulators have concluded their industry consultation on the record-keeping and reporting rules for over-the-counter derivatives, and noted that the reporting obligation for OTC will be implemented in phases.