SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Seeks Further Derivatives Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2024

Plans include “high-liquidity products” and cross-boundary commodities trading. Preparations for Mainland treasury bond futures are at the “final stage”.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Proposes to Enhance Funds Recognition Scheme

By Editors | 17/06/2024

Mutually recognised funds will be allowed to delegate their investment management functions to overseas asset management institutions.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA May Make Green Taxonomy Mandatory for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2024

Executive director Kenneth Hui said the HKMA is considering making the taxonomy mandatory for the banking sector.

Enforcement

SFC Obtains Asset Freeze Orders from Canadian Regulator

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2024

The preservation orders were made to restrain the assets of a former Hong Kong CEO pursuant to the IOSCO EMMoU.

Enforcement

HK Jury Convicts Three in Landmark Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2024

This was the first time an offence under the SFO has been tried at Hong Kong’s Court of First Instance.

Enforcement

SFC Suspends Former RO for 4 Years Over 2019 Share Placement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2024

The share placement failures were attributable to the former RO’s neglect, gross negligence or recklessness, the SFC said.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Warns of Impending Deadline Under VATP Regime

By Editors | 29/05/2024

The SFC will conduct on-site inspections in the coming months to ascertain compliance by the ‘deemed-to-be-licensed’ VATP applicants.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Issues New Guidance on Offering HK Funds in ADGM

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2024

The guide explains how Hong Kong funds can be offered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market via the UAE fund passporting regime.

Enforcement

SFC Bars Ex-Licensee Over Unlicensed Activity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2024

The SFC has barred Cheung Wing Hung for 18 months due to a criminal conviction for carrying out unlicensed activities.