The FRC will be empowered to order penalties of up to HK$10mn or three times the profit gained or loss avoided as a result of misconduct, whichever is higher.
June 4, 2019Hong Kong's Financial Reporting Council will be able to access audit papers located in the mainland "through an effective mechanism and clear procedures".
May 28, 2019The Financial Reporting Council will commence its role as the independent oversight body for auditors of listed companies from 1 October this year.
May 21, 2019Amid an ongoing ACCC probe into the big four auditing firms, a parliamentary committee is asking for a review of the audit market to explore conflicts of interest and market dominance issues.
February 18, 2019Hong Kong has gazetted an Amendment Ordinance empowering the Financial Reporting Council as an independent oversight body for the HKICPA and auditors of listed companies.
February 18, 2019Head of Financial Reporting Council says overhaul of accountancy regulation will not meet international standards.
March 22, 2018