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HSBC Shifts Derivatives Trades to Hong Kong as HQ Decision Looms
By Samuel Riding | 29/10/2015
Sources suggest move is to take advantage of favourable funding and regulatory environment as changes in the US and Europe lift costs.
Revised Capital Rules for Hong Kong Banks Gazetted
By Editors | 26/10/2015
Amendments align certain aspects of the Banking (Capital) Rules more closely with the relevant Basel III standards.
Seven Banks Named in Hong Kong Data Breach
By Editors | 16/10/2015
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has named seven banks that breached data rules requiring them not to store unsecured cardholders’ names on contactless chips.
Hong Kong, China to Strengthen Information Exchange
By Editors | 15/10/2015
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is looking to strengthen information sharing and cooperation with the China Securities Regulatory Commission to guard against market misconduct.
Hong Kong to Introduce New Commodities Contracts
By Editors | 14/10/2015
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing plans to introduce London Nickel Mini Futures, London Tin Mini Futures and London Lead Mini Futures contracts.
SFC Chairman Pushes for OTC Derivatives Reform
By Editors | 14/10/2015
The chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission says there is no room for delay in the implementation of OTC derivatives reforms as international standards need to be met.
Hong Kong Refines Information Exchange Proposal
By Editors | 14/10/2015
Hong Kong’s Government will refine the legislative proposals for implementing the new international standard on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters.
Hong Kong to Establish Resolution Regime This Year
By Editors | 12/10/2015
Majority of respondents supportive of the proposal to establish local resolution regime in line with FSB standards.
Hong Kong to Streamline Fund Authorisation Process
By Editors | 12/10/2015
Intention to promote fund providers’ self-compliance and reduce the overall processing time without compromising investor protection.
Hong Kong Considers Centralised Fund Platform
By Editors | 11/10/2015
The Hong Kong Securities Association is holding talks with Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Limited to evaluate the possibility of launching a centralised fund platform.
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