All posts tagged "Ashley Alder"
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318FeatureSFC Finalises Changes to Grant Greater Flexibility to REIT Managers
REITs will be allowed to invest in minority-owned properties and property development projects, and borrowing limits will be increased.
November 30, 2020 -
1.1KFintech / Regtech
SFC Signs Fintech Cooperation Agreement with Israeli Regulator
The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing, potential joint innovation projects and referrals of innovative firms seeking to enter one another’s markets.
November 18, 2020 -
1.4KAML / KYCHong Kong to Align Crypto Regulatory Framework with FATF Standards
The government proposes to introduce a new licensing regime for VASPs that trade non-security tokens, and a registration regime for dealers in precious metals and stones.
November 3, 2020 -
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SFC to Enhance OFC Regime to Level Playing Field
The SFC will remove investment restrictions, expand custodian eligibility requirements, and introduce a statutory re-domiciliation mechanism.
September 3, 2020 -
1.4KAML / KYC
SFC Grants In-principle Approval to Virtual Asset Trading Platform
Once conditions for final approval are satisfied, OSL will be able allowed to operate a brokerage and automated trading service for digital assets.
August 24, 2020 -
1.2KFeature‘Business As Usual’ for Hong Kong Banks, says HKMA Chief
Chief executive Eddie Yue said the HKMA does not see that the national security law would affect the normal conduct of business in Hong Kong, provided it is permissible under existing regulations.
July 24, 2020 -
849ChinaHong Kong Regulators Offer Assurances on National Security Law
Financial Secretary Paul Chan has asked Hong Kong financial regulators to explain to their stakeholders that the national security law will not harm their operations.
July 20, 2020 -
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SFC to Narrow Scope of OTC Derivatives Licensing Regime
The OTC derivatives licensing regime will not capture corporate treasury activities of non-financial groups, portfolio compression services, and certain portfolio management activities.
June 10, 2020 -
733FeatureSFC to Get Another Three Year Term from CEO Ashley Alder
Alder was expected to step down in September, but has decided to stay on to ensure regulatory clarity through the current period of "exceptional stress".
May 18, 2020 -
1.9KFeatureHK Regulators Establish Green and Sustainable Finance Steering Group
Initiated by the HKMA and SFC, the Steering Group will coordinate across other agencies and sectors to position Hong Kong as a global leader in green and sustainable finance.
May 5, 2020
