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Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Regulator to Relax Fund Rules on Making Offers and Prices Public
By Editors | 24/06/2014
The Securities and Futures Commission is seeking industry opinion on proposals to amend the code on unit trusts and mutual funds.
Hong Kong Exchanges Revises Corporate Governance Norms to Boost Risk Management
By Editors | 23/06/2014
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is proposing to revise corporate governance norms relating to internal controls, with the plan to require companies to place greater emphasis on risk management.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Regulator to Amend Disclosure Norms for HK-Shanghai Stock Scheme
By Editors | 19/06/2014
The Securities and Futures Commission plans to revise guidelines that will exempt companies from certain disclosure obligations.
Hong Kong Aims to Develop Islamic Finance Market, Says Regulator
By Editors | 19/06/2014
Hong Kong is keen to further develop its Islamic finance market, a Securities and Futures Commission official said, adding that the city aims to work closely with Malaysia in enhancing its platform for Islamic finance.
Hong Kong Regulator Conducts Business Continuity Drills with Banks
By Editors | 16/06/2014
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has conducted a drill with banks on business continuity plans (BCP) to test the reliability and stability of the communications between the back-up offices of the regulator and the lenders.
Hong Kong Launches E-Payment for MPF Transfer
By Editors | 13/06/2014
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority has launched an e-payment service for fund transfer system enhancing accuracy and efficiency of fund transfers between trustees.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Regulators Cautious on Rising China Loans
By Editors | 11/06/2014
Hong Kong regulators are imposing strict financial rules four years ahead of their expected implementation under global standards on worries some banks may be vulnerable if Chinese economy weakens significantly.
Hong Kong Exchanges to Extend After-hours Futures Trading in November
By Editors | 03/06/2014
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd said it will extend after-hours futures trading by 45 minutes in a move that could attract more trading from clients in the North American and European markets.
Hong Kong Exchanges Issues Guidance on Reverse Takeover and Acquisitions
By Editors | 03/06/2014
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx), through its subsidiary the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, has published a guidance letter on the application of the reverse takeover norms in its listing rules.
Hong Kong Regulator Launches Online Platform for Merger and Takeover Disclosures
By Editors | 03/06/2014
The Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new online platform to streamline the submission process for disclosures of dealings under takeovers and mergers code.
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