Securities and Futures Commission

Enforcement

SFC Fines Sincere Securities for Internal Control Failings

By Editors | 16/08/2019

The SFC and an independent reviewer identified deficiencies across 14 areas of Sincere Securities’ business operations and internal controls, resulting in a fine of HK$5mn.

Enforcement

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Former UBS Adviser

By Editors | 06/08/2019

More than 10 years ago, the adviser accepted HK$1.4m in bribes from a client, paid at a rate of 20% of portfolio gains.

Market Infrastructure

HKIFA Announces New Roadmap Pushing ESG Agenda

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2019

The HKIFA is advocating for fund documents to only be delivered to investors digitally by default, increased use of cloud for record keeping, and greater alignment with international standards.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Raises Standards for Data Submissions by Brokers

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2019

In-scope brokers are expected to implement system changes and make other arrangements needed for compliance with the new Data Standards by end-October 2020.

Securities / Derivatives

Twenty Suspended Firms Face Permanent Delisting in Hong Kong

By Editors | 30/07/2019

Of the 22 firms that were already suspended last August when new rules took effect, only two have so far been given the green light for their shares to resume trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Cracks Down on Backdoor Listings, Shell Activities

By Editors | 28/07/2019

Effective from 1 October, new rules from HKEX will prohibit large disposals of businesses or assets by listed companies for three years following a change in control.

Enforcement

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Five More Individuals in Convoy Case

By Editors | 23/07/2019

Six individuals are now charged with conspiracy to defraud the Hong Kong stock exchange and the board of directors, shareholders and investors of Convoy.

Enforcement

S. Korea Forms Special Unit to Investigate Unfair Trading

By Editors | 18/07/2019

The squad comprises 16 special judicial police officers, one FSC public official and 15 FSS employees, tasked with handling unfair trading cases under the command of Seoul prosecutors.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Hong Kong Brokerage for Ineffective Short Selling Controls

By Editors | 16/07/2019

Glory Sun Securities has been fined HK$1.2m for failing to ensure compliance with short selling requirements. Two responsible officers and an account executive have also been suspended.