Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

Circular to Intermediaries SFC and HKMA joint Product Survey 2023

The SFC and the HKMA will conduct a joint survey in 2023 to gather information [...]

Enhancements to the Code of Banking Practice

The HKMA has welcomed the launch of the revised Code of Banking Practice by the [...]

Insurance Authority Consults the Public on Subsidiary Legislation for the Risk-Based Capital Regime Related to Requirements on Valuation, Capital and Regulatory Submissions

The IA has launched a public consultation on draft legislation for the Risk-based Capital (RBC) [...]

Circular in Relation to the Clearing and Record Keeping Rules for the OTC Derivatives Regime – Changes to the List of Persons Designated as Financial Services Providers

On December 1, 2023, the revised list of financial services providers (FSPs) for the OTC [...]

HKEX Publishes Consultation Paper on Securities and Derivatives Trading Under Severe Weather Conditions

HKEX has published a consultation paper outlining proposals for its securities and derivatives markets to [...]

Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities – Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism Webinar Materials

The SFC has made available the presentation materials from the recent Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing [...]

Exchange Publishes the Guide for New Listing Applicants

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) has published the Guide for New Listing [...]

HKEX Adds Indonesia Stock Exchange as Recognised Stock Exchange

HKEX has announced that it has added the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) as a Recognised [...]

The HKMA and Banking Sector Support the Launch of Anti-Deception Alliance to Fight Against Fraud

The HKMA, along with the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) and the banking sector, [...]

Hong Kong to Launch China Treasury Bond Futures

Hong Kong will soon introduce China treasury bond futures contracts, as announced by the SFC. [...]