Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

SFC concludes consultation on amendments to enforcement-related provisions of the Securities and Futures Ordinance

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

Amendments to the Options Trading Rules (the “Rules”) of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”) and the Rules, Regulations and Procedures of Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (“HKFE Rules”)

Stock Exchange and Futures Exchange Trading Rights holders, and Exchange Participants are advised to take [...]

Warning: Virtual asset trading platforms engaging in improper practices

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning to unlicensed virtual asset trading [...]

Cross-Agency Steering Group announces priorities to further strengthen Hong Kong’s sustainable finance ecosystem

The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group has announced its key priorities to strengthen [...]

Launch Date for the Enhancements of Block Trade Facility in the Derivatives Market

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) has announced the upcoming launch of the [...]

The HKMA issued on 4 August 2023 for consultation with the banking industry the latest timetable for implementing the Basel III final reform package

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has decided to update the implementation schedule for the [...]

Hong Kong’s asset and wealth management business fared on par with global markets in 2022

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its annual Asset and Wealth Management Activities Survey [...]

Consultation on the Provisions on Improving the Regulation of Short-swing Trading by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has released the Consultation on the Provisions on Improving [...]

Enhanced Competency Framework on Green and Sustainable Finance

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers [...]

Joint circular to intermediaries Streamlined approach for compliance with suitability obligations when dealing with sophisticated professional investors

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission received feedback from intermediaries [...]