SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Announces Details of Extended Grant Scheme for OFCs, REITs

By Editors | 29/04/2024

The SFC’s Christina Choi said the extension will “boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness and development as a preferred fund domicile for the industry.”

Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Convicts Two Former Brokers for False Trading

By Editors | 25/04/2024

Former representatives of KGI Asia Limited and South China Securities Limited will be sentenced on 16 May 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETFs to Start Trading Next Week

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2024

Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs issued by ChinaAMC, Harvest Global Investments and Bosera Asset Management will start trading by 30 April.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Selects Ex-SFC Chair Carlson Tong as New Chair

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2024

Carlson Tong will take over from Laura Cha as the new HKEX chair for a three-year term until 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Adopts Phased Approach to New Climate Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2024

All listed issuers will have to mandatorily disclose scope 1 and scope 2 emissions from 1 Jan 2025. Requirements drawn from the ISSB standards will be mandatory for large caps from 1 Jan 2026.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, HKMA Find Deficient Practices in Investment Product Sales

By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2024

A thematic review highlighted issues with product due diligence methodologies and a lack of understanding of certain structured products.

Enforcement

SFC Orders Trading Suspension of Listed Fruit Products Seller

By Editors | 16/04/2024

The company was earlier ordered to reconstitute its board of directors and engage an independent manager over more than $60m in missing funds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants First In-Principle Approvals to Spot Crypto ETFs

By Editors | 15/04/2024

At least three firms have received conditional approval to launch spot bitcoin and ether ETFs and are now expected to file listing applications.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Firms Question Viability of Operating in Hong Kong – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2024

Hong Kong’s regime has restrictions that limit access to overseas investors, raising doubts about long-term business viability.