SFC deputy chief executive Julia Leung has indicated that discussions with the CSRC have resumed to address the technical challenges of implementing an ETF Connect.
January 15, 2020The SFC will authorise index tracking feeder ETFs that want to invest in an overseas-listed, non-SFC authorised master ETF on a case-by-case basis.
December 17, 2019Mainland investors' profits made through Stock Connect and the MRF scheme will be exempt from income tax until 31 December 2022.
December 5, 2019Hong Kong and Dutch regulators have set out a framework for the exchange of information and mutual recognition of funds registered in both jurisdictions.
May 16, 2019Private equity, venture capital and hedge fund managers are facing more stringent requirements to register a product with the Asset Management Association of China.
March 8, 2019Two of JPMorgan's Hong Kong funds have been approved for distribution in China under the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme.
January 30, 2019Eligible general equity, bond or mixed funds authorised by the SFC can seek authorisation to be marketed to retail investors in Luxembourg.
January 16, 2019Up to 22 banks have announced plans to set up new wealth management subsidiaries which could end up taking market share from asset management firms.
December 28, 2018Chinese regulators have applied a one year income tax exemption for mainland investors buying and selling Hong Kong funds through the mutual recognition of funds scheme.
December 19, 2018Trading and settlement issues will require "a very long period of discussion" to resolve, according to SFC chairman Tim Lui, adding that the focus will shift to enabling ETF cross listings.
December 14, 2018