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Securities / Derivatives
SEHK Proposes to Allow Corporate Beneficiaries of WVR Structures
By Editors | 02/02/2020
Hong Kong’s stock exchange is proposing to allow eligible corporate entities to hold weighted voting rights in listed companies, subject to appropriate safeguards.
Market Infrastructure
HK, Korea, Philippines to Undergo IMF Assessment in 2020
By Editors | 31/01/2020
While Hong Kong and Korea are scheduled to undergo the assessment, as required every five years, the Philippines has voluntarily requested its assessment.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Names Two Global Banks in Failed IPO Application
By Editors | 31/01/2020
Sponsored by Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan Securities, the listing of Chinese biotech firm Akeso was rejected due to a typo in the date in a listing application document.
Securities / Derivatives
HK Listed Companies May Miss Earnings Deadline – Reports
By Editors | 31/01/2020
The HKICPA has met with HKEX to propose extending a 31 March filing deadline for China-based companies listed in Hong Kong affected by coronavirus-related travelling restrictions.
Chinese Regulators Announce Coronavirus Support Measures
By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2020
PBOC has extended the Lunar New Year closure of financial markets until 3 February and vowed to inject liquidity into the markets when they reopen.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Maintains 2% CCyB Amid ‘Uncertain’ Environment
By Editors | 30/01/2020
HKMA chief Eddie Yue says it is appropriate to maintain the CCyB at 2.0% to allow more time to “observe the trend”.
Enforcement
SFC Suspends RHB Securities AE for Unauthorised Discretionary Trades
By Editors | 30/01/2020
The account executive conducted discretionary trades for a client account for almost two years without obtaining written authorisation.
Enforcement
SFC Launches Proceedings Against China Ding Yi Feng Manipulators
By Editors | 23/01/2020
On its first day of trading after a 10-month suspension, China Ding Yi Feng has lost 90% of its value, representing HKD 25 billion in lost market value.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Consults on Contractual Stay Provisions in Financial Contracts
By Editors | 23/01/2020
FIs will have to adopt provisions in financial contracts binding counterparties to temporary stays on termination rights that may be imposed by the HKMA during bank resolution.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA, BOT Announce Outcomes of Joint CBDC Research
By Editors | 23/01/2020
In 3Q 2019, eight Thai banks and two Hong Kong banks (HSBC and ZA Bank) participated in a THB-HKD cross-border corridor network PoC using a CBDC.
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