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HKICPA makes recommendations for the government’s budget to reconnect Hong Kong with the international community and enhance its competitive edge

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has announced its tax policy and [...]

EXCHANGE PUBLISHES RESULTS OF REVIEW OF ISSUERS’ 2021 ANNUAL REPORTS

HKEX published the results of the review of issuers’ 2021 annual reports and made recommendations, [...]

BCBS issued FAQs to clarify how climate-related financial risks

The HKMA is looking to embed climate-related financial risks into its supervisory framework by taking [...]

Current state of ESG in Mexico

The Mexican government has implemented various measures to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact, including [...]

SFC held a Sustainable Finance seminar among 100 college students

SFC held a Sustainable Finance seminar among 100 college students, the chairman if the International [...]

Circular to licensed corporations Thematic review of Data Standards for Order Life Cycles

SFC found that although the SFC has repeatedly reminded In-Scope Brokers to implement system changes [...]

Circular to Intermediaries Launch of the Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime

SFC has decided to launch the Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime (HKIDR) on 20 March 2023. Upon [...]

Circular to Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities – Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Ordinance 2022

On 16 December 2022, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced an amendment that is [...]

Circular to Intermediaries Updates on the Over-the-counter Securities Transactions Reporting Regime (OTCR)

The OTCR will be launched on 25 September 2023. To ensure the Relevant Regulated Intermediaries [...]

Circular to Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities Revised Business and Risk Management Questionnaire

Circular to Licensed Corporations and Associated Entities Revised Business and Risk Management Questionnaire The Securities [...]