HONG KONG

HKEx to Revive Closing Auction System, Impose Volatility Controls

By Editors | 24/06/2015

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing board has approved two major reforms to regulate stock price movements to be implemented next year.

Hong Kong Brokers to Directly Access London Stock Exchange

By Editors | 16/06/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted a licence to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to accept Hong Kong financial firms as exchange members.

Hong Kong Extends Tax Exemption for Offshore Funds

By Editors | 13/06/2015

The Hong Kong Government has extended its offshore funds tax exemption, allowing investments in private companies to qualify and loosening other restrictions.

SFC Proposes Legislative Change to Increase Cross-Border Regulatory Assistance

By Editors | 05/06/2015

The SFC is proposing legislative amendments which would give it discretion to provide supervisory assistance to regulators outside Hong Kong.

When Family Ownership Triumphs Over Compliance

By Peter Guy | 03/06/2015

Bank of East Asia faces a challenge from hedge fund revealing the governance shortfalls of family ownership.

Hong Kong Regulator Reprimands BNP for Unreported Cross Trades

By Editors | 02/06/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Limited HK$11 million for failing to report more than HK6 billion of cross trades over a 10-year period.

HKEx Plans to Double Clearing Capacity

By Editors | 02/06/2015

In response to substantially increased trading volumes, HKEx plans to double its stock clearing system capacity.

Hong Kong Reviews Impact of FIFA Probe on Banks

By Editors | 28/05/2015

Hong Kong is “monitoring the implications” for banks following bribery and corruption charges against officials of the football governing body FIFA.

Hong Kong Plans Commodities Link with China

By Editors | 20/05/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx) is exploring the possibility of setting up a commodities link with mainland China similar to the the city’s stock connect program with Shanghai.