The relationship manager asked clients to pre-sign blank instruction forms so he could place trades for their accounts without having to inform them in advance.
March 30, 2022Listed entities should disclose counterparties’ controllers and beneficial owners in corporate transactions. Asset managers should maintain effective controls to detect dubious arrangements or transactions.
November 22, 2019Participating companies will be allowed to take full discretionary control of their clients’ investments, and charge fees based on AUM and performance.
July 6, 2019SFC requires intermediaries to disclose incentives, trading profits arising from third party products; amendments to come into effect on 25 November 2018.
May 24, 2018Securities and Futures Commission says Hong Kong is not ready to ban commissions and introduce a pay for advice model.
November 20, 2017Hong Kong securities regulator expresses concerns on the management of private funds and discretionary accounts.
August 3, 2017