Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

Strengthening Fintech Co-operation between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market

The HKMA and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have [...]

Exchange Implements IPO “Double Dipping” Reforms

The SEHK has implemented reforms to allow for “double dipping” in IPOs under specific conditions, [...]

HKEX to Implement Enhancements to Derivatives Market Position Limits

HKEX has announced that it will be implementing enhancements to position limits in Hong Kong’s [...]

New Regulations for Document Delivery to the Registrar of Companies: Updates on Electronic and Physical Formats

On 17 November 2023, several new regulations were introduced regarding the delivery of documents in [...]

Exchange Publishes its Latest Review of Issuers’ Corporate Governance Practices and New INED Guide

HKEX has released its latest review of issuers’ corporate governance practices and a new guide [...]

Hong Kong Academy of Finance’s 2024 Intake of the Financial Leaders Programme is Open for Application

The Hong Kong Academy of Finance has announced that applications are now open for the [...]

Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities – Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism: Updated AML/CFT Self-Assessment Checklist

The SFC has released an updated AML/CFT Self-Assessment Checklist, which aligns with the latest Guideline [...]

SFC Inaugurates Forum on Sustainability Disclosures

The SFC organized its first Forum on Sustainability Disclosures to gather market perspectives on establishing [...]

Asian Insurance Forum 2023 to Ignite Insightful Dialogue on Strengthening Global Financial Stability and Resilience

The IA is set to host the Asian Insurance Forum (AIF) on December 8, 2023, [...]

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

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has identified high-risk jurisdictions requiring enhanced due diligence and [...]