The CSRC has vowed to stabilise domestic capital markets, among other regulatory priorities for the second half of the year.
August 4, 2022New rules specify that proceeds raised from affordable housing REITs may not be used to finance commercial housing and commercial real estate development projects.
July 27, 2022FSDC chairman Laurence Li said Hong Kong we must not allow any "slippage" in its role as an international financial centre, and as a connector to the mainland.
July 19, 2022New rules were issued to facilitate the issuance of affordable rental housing REITs, and to enable already-listed infrastructure REITs to acquire more assets.
June 2, 2022The rules increase emphasis on ethical conduct and governance, loosen licensing restrictions, and allow public fund managers to outsource operations.
May 25, 2022Banks, insurers, brokers and foreign FIs are urged to establish licensed fund management companies. Fund investment channels will be expanded and operational rules relaxed.
May 3, 2022Having three different rulebooks for investment products opens the door to inconsistent treatment, rule arbitrage, and confusion for issuers and investors.
April 29, 2022Banks are asked to provide financing support for government highway projects and optimise the repayment arrangements for such projects.
April 28, 2022The listing rule amendments, due to take effect in August, are a consequence of changes to the Code of Conduct finalised by the SFC in October.
April 25, 2022The proposed guidelines seek to improve the ability of listed infrastructure REITs to issue more shares to fund acquisitions and optimise their portfolios.
April 23, 2022