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ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Adoption in Hong Kong Will Have Global Significance: SFC
By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2022
The SFC is working with HKEX to develop a regulatory framework for listed company climate-related disclosures “based on the ISSB standards”.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Charges 13 in Suspects Over Ramp-and-Dump Scheme
By Editors | 03/10/2022
The suspects allegedly used different social media platforms to manipulate the trading in the shares of two Hong Kong-listed companies.
Enforcement
SFC Suspends Hedge Fund Manager for Two Years
By Editors | 29/09/2022
The hedge fund manager used non-public information from a market sounding call to trade short swaps on a KRX-listed stock.
AML / KYC
SFC Shines Regulatory Spotlight on Online Platforms
By Hannah Cassidy | 28/09/2022
Hannah Cassidy and Natalie Curtis discuss key areas of concern for the SFC in relation to the online platforms operated by licensed firms.
Hong Kong Scraps Hotel Quarantine Requirement
By Editors | 26/09/2022
The relaxation comes as Singapore overtakes Hong Kong as the world’s third most favoured financial centre in the Global Financial Centres Index.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Signals Coming Enhancements to Wealth Connect Scheme
By Editors | 22/09/2022
Enhancements could include measures to improve sales arrangements, expand the product scope, and allow more financial institutions to participate.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Calls for Licensed Personnel to Return to Hong Kong
By Editors | 21/09/2022
The SFC is concerned over operational risks at licensed corporations that are doing business without a responsible manager located in the city.
Fintech / Regtech
FSTB, SFC Declare Support for STO Business in Hong Kong
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The SFC’s Elizabeth Wong said firms that are interested in STOs are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the regulator’s Fintech unit.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Considers Relaxing Listing Requirements for Tech Firms
By Editors | 14/09/2022
Under the proposals, the revenue requirement for commercialised tech firms would be lowered from HK$500 million to between HK$200-300 million.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Allows HashKey to Manage Funds Comprising 100% Crypto
By Editors | 13/09/2022
HashKey says it will be allowed to manage funds exclusively investing in virtual assets in compliance with the SFC’s regulations
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