The annual licensing fees were first waived for the 2020/21 financial year for a one year period, but it has since been extended each year.
March 28, 2023Jinrui Futures is the 5th firm to be fined over the use of software that allowed Mainland investors to trade in Hong Kong without opening a local securities account.
February 8, 2023Combating social media ramp-and-dump schemes remains one of the top enforcement priorities of the SFC, says executive director of enforcement, Christopher Wilson.
November 11, 2022Banks have until 2 May 2023 to put in place the necessary internal controls, policies and procedures required for Phase 1 implementation of the MRC regime.
May 9, 2022The SFC expresses concern that some licensed firms may not have plans in place to deal with financial distress or the sudden unavailability of key staff.
March 7, 2022Sino-Rich Securities & Futures was fined for AML breaches in March. Its CEO and another director have been deemed responsible.
July 20, 2021The HKMA has adjusted the scope of the regime, shortened the record retention requirement, and lengthened the time allowed to respond to an MRC request.
May 5, 2021Capital Global Management Limited was distributing offshore investment funds and offering investment advice in Taiwan despite not being authorised by Taiwan's regulator.
February 17, 2020Hong Kong private equity firms should reassess whether they have complied with licensing requirements in light of new guidance from the SFC, says Dechert partner Michael Wong.
February 5, 2020