HONG KONG

Hong Kong to Launch After-Hours Renminbi Futures Trading in April

By Editors | 04/03/2014

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange said it will add renminbi currency futures to after-hours trading from April 7.

Hong Kong Securities Regulator Amends Takeovers and Mergers Code

By Editors | 04/03/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has amended the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases to bring them in line with the Companies Ordinance.

Hong Kong Regulator to Review Rules on Alternative Liquidity Pools

By Editors | 28/02/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has begun a two-month consultation concerning the future regulation of alternative liquidity pools (ALPs), also known as dark pools.

Hong Kong Regulator Urges Financial Institutions to Review Capital Planning Process

By Editors | 09/02/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority plans to enhance existing rules to reflect recommendations on capital planning practices by the Basel Committee.

Hong Kong Regulator Issues Circular on Cross-Border Business Activities

By Editors | 29/01/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission reminds licensed corporations to maintain effective policies, procedures and controls to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance in relation to their cross-border business activities.

Hong Kong Regulator Seeks Public Views on REIT Investment Scope

By Editors | 28/01/2014

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is seeking public opinion on proposals to expand the investment scope of real estate investment trusts (REITs).

Hong Kong Regulator Releases Circular on Internet Trading, Hacking Risks

By Editors | 28/01/2014

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission calls on corporations to enhance IT security controls to reduce internet hacking risks.

HK Court Varies Interim Injunction Against Qunxing

By Editors | 24/01/2014

The Court of First Instance today varied an interim injunction obtained by the SFC in the proceedings against Qunxing Paper Holdings Company Limited (Qunxing) and its subsidiary, Best Known Group Limited (Best Known).

SFC Allows Appeal over Retail Investor Aquittal

By Editors | 24/01/2014

The Court of First Instance today allowed the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) appeal of the acquittal of Mr Chan Wing Fai of false trading, and ordered that the case be remitted back to the Magistrate.