SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION

    HK SFC Reprimands, Fines 2 JP Morgan Operations

    By Samuel Riding | 21/10/2016

    Entities breached disclosure rules, offered index options without due licence, had inadequate system controls.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK’s SFC Reprimands, Fines Forex Service $500,000

    By Samuel Riding | 20/10/2016

    SFC concludes HK FXCM did not treat clients fairly or have proper controls, policies.

    Market Infrastructure

    HK Launches Brokerage Cybersecurity Review

    By Samuel Riding | 14/10/2016

    SFC says compromised or unauthorised transactions amounted to $12.89mn.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Clarifies Broker Requirements

    By Samuel Riding | 03/10/2016

    Clarification follows unusual step of public warning on internal AML controls.

    Uncategorised

    Asia Regulations Hindering ETF Adoption

    By Samuel Riding | 28/09/2016

    Stringent rules make ‘speed to market’ slower than in other regions despite clear market appeal.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Urges Brokers to Enhance AML Controls

    By Samuel Riding | 22/09/2016

    Licensees are vulnerable on being used to launder money and finance terrorism, regulator says.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Proposes Higher Position Limits

    By Samuel Riding | 21/09/2016

    Cap on excess position limit could be increased 6-fold; 3-tier statutory position limit proposed.

    SFC Reprimands, Fines HSBC $320,000

    By Samuel Riding | 15/09/2016

    Regulator penalises bank for regulatory breaches, internal control failures.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Extends Listing Regulation Consultation

    By Samuel Riding | 12/09/2016

    Proposal to give SFC more say has prompted claims it will reduce HK’s appeal as an IPO destination.

    CME Granted Hong Kong CCP Status

    By Samuel Riding | 08/09/2016

    6 September, 2016 – CME Group announced that Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. has been granted authorization to provide OTC clearing […]

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