Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will offer renminbi-denominated futures for zinc, copper and nickel, under plans to expand its commodities trading this year.
April 23, 2014Hong Kong is ready for Islamic bonds following the establishment of a tax framework that supports sukuk issuance, and as the government further develops a market for such bonds in the territory with the debut of a government sukuk.
April 15, 2014Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing said it is in talks to boost cooperation with mainland counterparts on mutual access, but no agreement has been reached.
April 3, 2014Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has issued stricter disclosure guidelines in company annual reports aimed at improving accountability and promoting transparency.
March 31, 2014The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has extended the initial three-day check of application proofs until September 30.
March 25, 2014The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has waived the payment of annual licensing fees for market participants for another two-year period.
March 18, 2014Hong Kong Monetary Authority has censured UBS for attempting to rig Hong Kong’s interbank lending rates.
March 17, 2014Hong Kong stock exchange chief executive Charles Li said regulators should find ways to make the city attractive for initial public offerings by new economy and technology companies.
March 17, 2014The Hong Kong Stock Exchange said it will add renminbi currency futures to after-hours trading from April 7.
March 5, 2014The Securities and Futures Commission has amended the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases to bring them in line with the Companies Ordinance.
March 4, 2014