Hong Kong

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Alibaba Converts HK Shares to Gain Stock Connect Inclusion

    By Editors | 28/08/2024

    Inclusion in Stock Connect is expected to provide a boost to Alibaba’s shares as well as the Hong Kong market as a whole.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Announces New Data Linkage to Boost SME Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2024

    Banks can access information on SMEs from Hong Kong’s Companies Registry via HKMA’s CDI platform.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Eases Rules for Specialist Tech Listings, De-SPAC Transactions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2024

    The SFC and HKEX said the adjustments were made to address the change in market conditions since the regimes were introduced.

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    HKMA, HKAB Form New Joint Taskforce on SME Lending

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2024

    The taskforce will work on ensuring effective implementation of the measures announced in March and addressing difficulties encountered by individual SMEs.

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    Enforcement

    HK Court Jails SME Director Over HK$100m Bank Loan Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/08/2024

    The company director was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment for defrauding seven banks and deceiving the TID and HKMC into issuing guarantees.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Issues Guidance for Banks on Climate Risk Governance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/08/2024

    The guidance is aimed at helping banks to develop and enhance their governance structures and oversight frameworks for climate risk.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Finds ‘Unsatisfactory Practices’ at Some Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 23/08/2024

    The SFC found an overreliance on just a few executives for custody and inadequate safeguards against cybercrime risks.

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    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong, Macao Authorities Arrest Seven in Joint Operation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/08/2024

    The SFC, ICAC and the Macao Judiciary Police arrested seven individuals for suspected fraud, including the chairman of a listed company.

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    Market Infrastructure

    HK Securities Firms Set to be Added to Wealth Connect Scheme

    By Editors | 22/08/2024

    Ten securities companies including China CITIC Securities, CICC, Huatai Securities and GF Securities will initially be added to the scheme.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong MPFA to Pursue Further Pension System Reforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2024

    The MPFA will make it easy for members to switch providers and expand the choices of REITs available to scheme members.

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