Hong Kong

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    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Launch ID-based Self-Match Prevention Service on 22 July

    By Editors | 16/07/2024

    The new “ID-based SMP” service will be available in the derivatives market from 22 July. An optional connectivity test will be provided on 20 July.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong to Release Stablecoin Consultation Results “Soon”

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2024

    The FSTB said it will “soon” release the results of a 2023 consultation on the proposed regulatory regime for fiat-referenced stablecoins.

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    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Unveils List of Mainland ETFs Being Added to Stock Connect

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2024

    Starting 22 July, 85 mainland-listed ETFs will be added to Northbound trading and 6 HK-listed ETFs will be added to Southbound trading.

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    EU Seeking to Prevent Sanctions Evasion via Vietnam, Malaysia

    By Editors | 15/07/2024

    EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan said China is a “growing problem” as a circumvention hub, but Vietnam and Malaysia are among the next priorities.

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    Enforcement

    Hong Kong, China Collaborate to Probe PwC’s Evergrande Audit

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2024

    Under a 2019 agreement, China’s Ministry of Finance and Hong Kong’s AFRC can  provide assistance to each other in their investigations.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Lists First ETF Tracking China SOE Performance

    By Editors | 12/07/2024

    Hong Kong official Christopher Hui said ETF listing marks a new milestone for Hong Kong’s market.

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    Enforcement

    HK AFRC: Claims Against PwC Not Supported by Evidence

    By Editors | 11/07/2024

    The AFRC said the evidence it gathered does not support three whistleblower allegations made in April against PwC.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Futu Securities Granted Approval to Offer Crypto in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 11/07/2024

    A licence upgrade allows Futu Securities to provide virtual asset dealing services to retail and professional investors in Hong Kong.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Navigating Hong Kong PCPD’s Model AI Framework

    By Albert Yuen | 09/07/2024

    Albert Yuen and Jasmine Yung at Linklaters discuss the Model AI Framework and its implications for the financial services sector.

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    Enforcement

    HK Financial Consultant Pleads Guilty in ICAC Fraud Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/07/2024

    The consultant pleaded guilty in an investment fraud case that also involves three former StanChart relationship managers.

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