HONG KONG

    SFC Signs AIFMD MoU with European Authorities

    By Editors | 17/09/2013

    The Securities and Futures Commission has entered into memoranda of understanding concerning consultation, cooperation and the exchange of information related […]

    HKMA & SFC Publish OTC Consulation Conclusions

    By Editors | 09/09/2013

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) jointly published today their conclusions on a […]

    Strengthening Cooperation between the HKMA and Bank Negara Malaysia

    By Editors | 30/08/2013

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) held a bilateral meeting today (Wednesday) in Kuala Lumpur […]

    SFC Quarterly Update Apr-June 2013

    By Editors | 20/08/2013

    The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) releases its Quarterly Report today. Key regulatory developments include: Working with The Stock Exchange […]

    SFC Reprimands and Fines China Securities Holdings

    By Editors | 15/08/2013

    The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a reprimand to China Securities Holdings Limited (China Securities); fined it $1.3 […]

    SFC issues guidelines on CPSS-IOSCO Principles for financial market infrastructures

    By Editors | 09/08/2013

    (Hong Kong) The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued a set of guidelines for recognized clearing houses concerning the […]

    Many Hong Kong institutions not ready for FATCA

    By Editors | 09/08/2013

    Hong Kong’s banks should put to good use the recent decision by the U.S. Treasury to delay the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), said a local industry official.

    Hong Kong companies urged to ensure Islamic bond compliance

    By Editors | 09/08/2013

    With Islamic finance finally taking root in Hong Kong, compliance and legal staff at the territory’s financial institutions offering sukuk, or Islamic bonds, must ensure that their structures conform to the law, said a local lawyer. Doing so was essential, he said, to obtaining preferential tax treatment.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US Lawmakers Subpoena JPM, BofA Chiefs Over CATL's Hong Kong IPO

    By Manesh Samtani

    House committee demands information on banks' role in CATL listing, citing the battery giant's alleged ties to China's military.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Rejects Easing of Mortgage Insurance Rental Rules

    By Editors

    Officials say allowing homeowners who rent out properties to buy new homes would add too much credit risk to the government-backed scheme.

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