All posts tagged "Ashley Alder"
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359FeatureSFC 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 -
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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 -
1.1KFeature‘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 -
765ChinaHong 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 -
612FeatureSFC 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 -
1.8KFeatureHK 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 -
522Hong KongSFC, Competition Commission Agree to Cooperate, Share Information
The SFC and the Competition Commission can consult each other on issues with significant implications for the other and share information where appropriate.
April 29, 2020 -
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Oil Volatility Prompts SFC Call for Vigilance, Contingency Plans
Commodity futures brokers should control exposures to clients and pre-arrange for contingent funding and capital support to be available from group companies or shareholders.
April 24, 2020 -
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SFC Raises Concerns with Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading
Brokers reported that more than 60% of clients who engage in leveraged foreign exchange trading made net trading losses, some in excess of HK$1mn.
April 10, 2020
