Hong Kong

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA, Abu Dhabi FSRA to Enhance Fintech Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2023

The regulators will explore PoC projects to connect HKMA’s CDI platform to ADGM’s SME Financing Platform.

AML / KYC

SFC Fines Lion Futures for AML Non-Compliance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2023

Lion Futures is the 7th firm to be fined over the use of software that allows Mainland investors to trade without opening a local securities account in Hong Kong.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Launches New IPO Settlement Platform

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2023

The platform, known as FINI, shortens the IPO settlement cycle from five days to two days, lowering risks for issuers and investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OKX Becomes First Crypto Major to Lodge SFC Licence Application

By Manesh Samtani | 22/11/2023

OKX, the world’s third-largest crypto exchange by 24-hour trading volume, is the seventh firm to apply for a Hong Kong VATP licence.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Introduces Reforms to Allow IPO “Double Dipping”

By Editors | 22/11/2023

The reforms allow existing shareholders and cornerstone investors of a listing applicant to subscribe for or purchase further securities.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Considers How Banks Will Support Stock Trading During Typhoons

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2023

Banks would need to upgrade their systems to cope with a “potential new clearing arrangement for cheque payments”.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Implement Position Limit Changes on 22 December

By Editors | 21/11/2023

The enhancements will boost the vibrancy and attractiveness of Hong Kong’s markets, said HKEX’s said Wilfred Yiu.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Pleased With Latest Findings from Corporate Governance Review

By Editors | 20/11/2023

The review found a reduction in long-serving INEDs and an increase in board diversity. HKEX has issued new guidance for INEDs.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Launches Pilot Programme for Multiple-CRA Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2023

Participating individuals can obtain consumer credit reports from three CRAs, to review the accuracy of data and assess their overall service performance.