Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

Analytical Accounts of the Exchange Fund

On October 14, 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published the analytical accounts of [...]

SFC welcomes appointment of Chairman

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Kelvin Wong Tin-yau [...]

ICAC to commence annual household survey next week to gauge public views on graft-fighting work

The ICAC will launch its annual opinion survey on October 14 to assess public attitudes [...]

Standing Committee on Company Law Reform publishes annual report

The Standing Committee on Company Law Reform (SCCLR) released its 2023-24 annual report, highlighting its [...]

Enhancement measures for online payment card transactions

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued guidance for authorized institutions (AIs) to enhance [...]

Gazettal of commencement notice for Basel III final reform package

The Banking (Capital) (Amendment) Rules 2023 Commencement Notice 2024 has been published, establishing January 1, [...]

Navigating economic uncertainty: Insights for 2024 year-end audits

The Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) has released its “Audit Focus” for the 2024 [...]

HKMA and HKAB support ICAC’s launching of Banking Industry Integrity Charter

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) have [...]

SFC concludes consultation on proposals to enhance REIT regime and SFO market conduct regime for listed CIS

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced the conclusions of its consultation on introducing [...]

HKMC’s Financial Results Highlights for the First Half of 2024

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) reported a significant decline in profit after tax [...]