HONG KONG

Hong Kong Regulator Seeks Tougher Vetting Rules for GEM Companies

By Editors | 18/09/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission is recommending that the the city’s stock exchange tighten its vetting process for Growth Enterprise Market-listed (GEM) companies that seek listing on the main board.

Hong Kong Lobbies Beijing to Lift Cap on Yuan Conversion

By Editors | 15/09/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has asked Beijing to lift the cap on the amount of yuan local residents can convert as part efforts by the city’s de facto central bank to boost the amount of mainland currency in the system ahead of the Stock Connect scheme with Shanghai next month.

Hong Kong to Enhance Protection for Bank Depositors

By Editors | 14/09/2014

Hong Kong regulators are seeking industry views on recommendations to improve a scheme that provides a financial safety net for depositors in the event of a banking crisis.

Hong Kong’s First Islamic Bond Issue Raises $1 Billion

By Editors | 12/09/2014

Hong Kong has sold its first ever sovereign Islamic bonds, raising $1 billion amid strong demand for the landmark offering.

Hong Kong, Shanghai Bourses Sign Deal on ‘Through Train’

By Editors | 03/09/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd has signed an agreement with the Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation for the establishment of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.

Hong Kong Cuts Transaction Levies on Securities

By Editors | 02/09/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) said it will cut levies imposed on transactions in its markets on behalf of the Securities and Futures Commission from November.

Hong Kong to Hold Roadshow for First Sukuk Offering

By Editors | 28/08/2014

The Hong Kong government will hold investor meetings from next week for its first Islamic bond issue.

Singapore to Cut Board Lot Size of Stocks in January

By Editors | 26/08/2014

Singapore Exchange will reduce the standard board lot size of securities listed on SGX from 1,000 to 100 units from January 19 next year in order to make investing more affordable to retail investors.

Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Scheme Faces Tax, Quota Issues

By Editors | 26/08/2014

The stock market trading scheme between Hong Kong and Shanghai could be derailed by unclear tax policies and daily quotas that discourage foreign institutional investors to take part in the initiative.