After the launch of HKIDR on 20 March, investors who haven't provided consent will not be able to buy securities on the stock exchange.
March 3, 2023Intermediaries are asked to submit their BCAN-CID Mapping Files as soon as possible to ensure sufficient time to verify the data and rectify any errors.
February 7, 2023The SFC has decided to "provide more time for the industry’s preparation" and has announced a 20 March 2023 launch date for the HKIDR.
December 13, 2022Firms that have not completed the mandatory E2E Test yet are reminded to complete the test "as soon as possible".
July 19, 2022The SFC's latest annual report highlights work to enhance book building and placing practices, regulate fund trustees and custodians, and enhance climate disclosure for fund investors.
June 23, 2022Regulated intermediaries are asked to get ready for the testing, which is mandatory. The HKIDR is expected to be implemented in the later part of Q4 2022.
April 27, 2022Phase 1 of the rollout will allow exchange participants to use the new platform to download day-end trade files and closing price files, starting from 25 April.
April 13, 2022HKEX has published testing guidelines for market participants and intermediaries ahead of the implementation of the new investor identification regime.
April 5, 2022HKEX will increase the precision of time-stamping and introduce an indicator identifying aggressive vs passive orders.
March 23, 2022The new platform will be rolled out in phases starting in early Q1, improving usability and paving the way for new functionalities to be added, HKEX says.
January 18, 2022