Hong Kong

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.

IMF Finds Hong Kong’s Financial System Resilient, Well-Regulated

By Editors | 28/05/2014

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its comprehensive assessment of Hong Kong’s financial system found that the city’s banking system is very well regulated and resilient.

Financial Regulators’ Expenditures Rise as Market Surveillance Deepens

By Editors | 27/05/2014

Financial services regulators in major markets including Hong Kong have increased their expenditure over the last seven years by nearly 60% amid growing pressure on regulatory agencies to deepen scrutiny of the financial services industry following the 2008 crisis.

Hong Kong Exchanges Vows to Fight Class Action Lawsuit on Zinc

By Editors | 27/05/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said it will “vigorously” contest a class action alleging it engaged in anti-competitive behaviour that distorted the price of zinc.

Hong Kong Court Orders EY to Submit Accounting Records to SFC

By Editors | 26/05/2014

A Hong Kong court has ordered accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) to produce accounting records relating to its work for Standard Water Ltd, rejecting the firm’s argument that the mainland’s state secrets law prevents it from handing over information to the city’s securities regulator.

Hong Kong, Australia Seek to Boost RMB Trade

By Editors | 23/05/2014

A group of senior representatives from Hong Kong and Australian banks met to review developments in the Renminbi (RMB) business and consider ways to strengthen RMB products and services, with a view to facilitating greater participation of corporates and other customers in the RMB market.

HK Regulator Reprimands, Fines Deutsche Bank for Regulatory Breaches

By Editors | 23/05/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Deutsche Bank HK$1.6 million for regulatory breaches and internal control failings.