HONG KONG

Hong Kong Prepares Sukuk Issuance

By Editors | 14/04/2014

Hong Kong is ready for Islamic bonds following the establishment of a tax framework that supports sukuk issuance, and as the government further develops a market for such bonds in the territory with the debut of a government sukuk.

HKEx, China Bourse in Talks on Mutual Market Access

By Editors | 03/04/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing said it is in talks to boost cooperation with mainland counterparts on mutual access, but no agreement has been reached.

HKEx Announces Senior Management Changes

By Editors | 01/04/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has appointed Gerald Greiner as advisory chairman for Group Clearing and Regulatory Affairs and chief compliance officer of the exchange.

Hong Kong Tightens Disclosure Norms in Company Annual Reports

By Editors | 31/03/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has issued stricter disclosure guidelines in company annual reports aimed at improving accountability and promoting transparency.

EY Hires Former Goldman Regulatory Chief for Asia-Pacific Financial Services Office

By Editors | 25/03/2014

Global auditing and advisory firm EY has recruited a former Goldman Sachs regulatory and compliance chief as regulatory services leader for Asia-Pacific FSO.

Hong Kong Exchange Extends Initial Check of Application Proofs to Sept 30

By Editors | 25/03/2014

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has extended the initial three-day check of application proofs until September 30.

Hong Kong Regulator Waives Annual Licensing Fee

By Editors | 17/03/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has waived the payment of annual licensing fees for market participants for another two-year period.

Hong Kong Amends Listing Rules on Company Announcement Headlines

By Editors | 17/03/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd said it is amending the listing rules to introduce new categories to announcement headlines by issuers from April 1.

HKMA Asks Benchmark-Setting Banks to Uphold Internal Controls and Governance, Censures UBS

By Editors | 17/03/2014

Hong Kong Monetary Authority has censured UBS for attempting to rig Hong Kong’s interbank lending rates.