New guidance removes threat of criminal prosecution in cases of “non-serious” regulatory breaches and cooperation 'above and beyond' regulatory obligations.
January 18, 2018Extensive consultation also proposes to expand risk mitigation requirements to ‘all licensed corporations’, rejects idea of regulatory threshold.
December 21, 2017Report warns on conflicts of interest in sales practices and asset management; notes asset management sector now has more than half of all intermediaries.
December 20, 2017China securities regulator has issued 206 administrative penalties in 2017, more than $1bn in fines; increasing cooperation with HK SFC.
December 18, 2017Securities regulator laid 42 charges in 6 months to end-September this year, up 180% from same period in 2016, but commenced far fewer investigations.
December 7, 2017Securities and Futures Commission says Hong Kong is not ready to ban commissions and introduce a pay for advice model.
November 20, 2017Regulator says prime brokerage a growing revenue stream for institutions as Hong Kong’s asset management, hedge fund sectors expand.
November 1, 2017About 40% of individuals to have registered under MIC so far are unlicensed as they are in charge of operations or control functions, SFC says.
October 19, 2017SFC chief says move will enhance market transparency and surveillance, and improve efficiency in cracking down on malpractice.
October 11, 2017The Securities and Futures Commission reminds licensed corporations to maintain effective policies, procedures and controls to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance in relation to their cross-border business activities.
January 30, 2014