Hong Kong’s Government will refine the legislative proposals for implementing the new international standard on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters.
October 14, 2015Majority of respondents supportive of the proposal to establish local resolution regime in line with FSB standards.
October 12, 2015Intention to promote fund providers’ self-compliance and reduce the overall processing time without compromising investor protection.
October 12, 2015The Hong Kong Securities Association is holding talks with Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Limited to evaluate the possibility of launching a centralised fund platform.
October 11, 2015The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has terminated a plan to allow dual-class shares and other weighted-voting rights structures after objection from the Securities and Futures Commission.
October 6, 2015The Securities and Futures Commission has reappointed Carlson Tong as its chairman for a term of three years effective from October 20, 2015.
October 5, 2015Consultation paper introduces first phase of mandatory clearing and second phase of mandatory reporting under new OTC regime.
October 1, 2015HKEx has announced the introduction of further CCASS service enhancements relating to Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect in two stages, subject to SFC approval.
September 21, 2015The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a circular to financial institutions highlighting the importance of proper cybersecurity risk management and provide general guidance on the matter.
September 18, 2015The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a revised version of the Supervisory Policy Manual for risk management of electronic banking services.
September 9, 2015