Securities and Futures Commission

Hong Kong’s SFC Says Will Be On Guard for Market Manipulation

By Editors | 12/05/2015

Securities and Futures Commission would watch market activity closely to ensure against market manipulation amid a surge in trading volume.

Shenzhen Stock Connect May Include ChiNext Shares

By Editors | 10/03/2015

Hong Kong’s upcoming cross-border stock trade with Shenzhen will include stocks on the high-growth small and medium enterprise (SME) board, and also possibly stocks listed on ChiNext, a NASDAQ-style board.

Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Norms for Investors on Company Ownership

By Editors | 02/03/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released new norms on responsible company ownership by investors, urging them to have clear policies on voting and managing conflicts of interests.

Hong Kong’s SFC Sees Robust Cross-Border Funds Exchange

By Editors | 26/02/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission expects about 600 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese funds to participate in a cross-border offering of funds that will be launched soon.

HK Regulator Wins Court Approval to Wind Up China Metal Recycling

By Editors | 26/02/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission won court approval to liquidate China Metal Recycling Holdings Ltd, in a decision that bolsters the regulator’s authority to pursue overseas firms for wrongdoing.

Hong Kong Readies Direct Stock Link with Shenzhen

By Editors | 03/02/2015

Hong Kong’s top regulator said preparations are under way to connect the city’s stock exchange with Shenzhen’s stock market, similar to the cross-border stock trading scheme with Shanghai.

Hong Kong Refines Plan for Stronger Financial System

By Editors | 22/01/2015

Hong Kong financial regulators is seeking public views on specific aspects of so-called resolution regime for financial institutions that should make the city’s financial system stable and resilient in the face of crisis and economic shocks.

Hong Kong’s SFC, ESMA Sign Central Counterparties Deal

By Editors | 18/01/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have agreed to enhance cooperation in overseeing Hong Kong-established central counter parties seeking recognition by ESMA.

Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Q2 Report

By Editors | 17/12/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reaffirmed the statutory civil and criminal liability of initial public offering sponsors for defective prospectuses among the regulator’s main accomplishments in the quarter to September.