Hong Kong

    HK SFC Reprimands, Fines MIS Services $0.4mn

    By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

    MIS Services, formerly Standard Chartered Investment Services, said non-compliant with MPF Code and Code of Conduct.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HK Unauthorised Mortgage Alert System Goes Live

    By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

    Land Registry will alert banks when documents are registered.

    Market Infrastructure

    HK SFC Bans Ex HSBC Broker

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    Investigation finds Lam Yuk Wai performed unauthorised transactions and deceived clients.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Introduce Derivatives VCM on 16 January

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    Volatility control mechanism was originally to be introduced on 14 November 2017.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HK Gov’t Gazettes New Disclosure Requirements

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    Amendments also introduce some exemptions from existing requirements.

    AML / KYC

    HK SFC Clarifies Product Suitability Requirements

    By Samuel Riding | 28/12/2016

    Advertisements, research reports may not trigger obligations if no direct communication with client.

    Hong Kong – 2016 in Review

    By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

    Enforcement the major order of the year for Hong Kong regulators.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Implements Cybersecurity Programme

    By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

    Hong Kong banking industry can soon access Cyber Intelligence Sharing Platform

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Trials Short Position Reporting Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 20/12/2016

    New requirements due to come into effect on March 15.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Develops Enhanced Cybersecurity Competency Framework

    By Samuel Riding | 20/12/2016

    Framework including continuing professional development to foster cybersecurity talent ..

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