Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

Circular to Intermediaries: Guidance to asset managers regarding due diligence expectations for third-party ESG ratings and data products providers

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has emphasized that asset managers frequently rely on ESG [...]

HKEX Appoints Group Chief Sustainability Officer and Group Chief Communications Officer

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has announced the appointments of Paul Chow as [...]

SFC and CSRC top management meet in Hong Kong

On November 19, 2024, SFC Chairman Dr. Kelvin Wong and CEO Ms. Julia Leung met [...]

SFC hosts workshops to further engage the industry

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) held two workshops this week for over 200 industry [...]

HKICPA’s Awards commend the CG and ESG performances of awardees, while urging continuing efforts to uphold high-quality governance and disclosure standards in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) announced the winners of its 25th [...]

Enhanced Competency Framework on Green and Sustainable Finance (Professional Level)

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched the Professional Level of the Enhanced Competency [...]

Implementation of Basel III final reform package: Supervisory highlights

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is actively supporting the financial industry in preparing for [...]

Tender results of 1-year HONIA-indexed Floating Rate Notes

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced a successful tender for HK$1.5 billion in 1-year [...]

Conclusion of “Conversations with Global Investors” Seminar of Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit

The “Conversations with Global Investors” forum, held on 20 November 2024, concluded the three-day Global [...]

Composite Interest Rate: End of October 2024

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reported a decrease in the composite interest rate to [...]