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Enforcement
HK SFC Investigating 15 IPO Sponsors for ‘Substandard’ Work
By Samuel Riding | 12/10/2017
Head of enforcement says the IPO sponsors may have failed to verify data, opening the door to fraud by the listing companies.
AML / KYC
FIs No Longer Have to Verify Client Addresses for AML/CTF – HKMA
By Editors | 12/10/2017
AML/CTF regulations to be changed; banking regulator says any current absence of address verification will be seen as justified.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong-China to Share Stock Connect Broker, Trader Names
By Editors | 11/10/2017
SFC chief says move will enhance market transparency and surveillance, and improve efficiency in cracking down on malpractice.
AML / KYC
HKMA Launches Smart Banking Initiative Including Enhanced Sandbox
By Samuel Riding | 29/09/2017
In addition to the enhanced sandbox, HKMA will also work on a new payment system, minimising regulatory friction in onboarding and other services.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Considering Tax Breaks for PE Managers
By Editors | 28/09/2017
Government and trade bodies view PE as means of increasing support for Hong Kong Start-ups, keeping pace with Singapore and the UK.
Enforcement
HK Regulator Seals 1st Conviction of Unlicensed Offshore Brokerage
By Editors | 25/09/2017
ETrade HK advertised its services for four years without a license; SFC says successful prosecution a 1st for the offence.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sends Fintech Delegation to London
By Editors | 21/09/2017
Central bank and apex regulator says delegation is the largest it has ever put together, will meet London start-ups and accelerator programmes.
Securities / Derivatives
HK SFC Inquiries Reveal Fund Managers’ Best Execution Failings
By Samuel Riding | 18/09/2017
Investigations of about 250 firms including subsidiaries of US and EU players also find weaknesses in avoiding conflicts of interest and liquidity management.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong’s Changing AML Landscape
By Kane Mak | 13/09/2017
AML/CTF efforts in Hong Kong are gaining momentum as it gears up for the upcoming mutual evaluation by FATF in 2018.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Joins Singapore, US in Labelling Some ICOs as Securities
By Samuel Riding | 06/09/2017
SFC says some ICOs are either share, debenture or collective investment schemes; some traders in secondary market could be regulated entities.
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