Hong Kong

Market Infrastructure

SFC Approves 4 CCPs for OTC Clearing

By Samuel Riding | 01/09/2016

Mandatory clearing covers HKD- or G4 currency-denominated interest rate swaps.

AML / KYC

HKMA to host AML Seminars

By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2016

Managing staff responsible for AML, CTF systems implementation encouraged to attend.

HK Tribunal Finds Short Seller Guilty of Market Misconduct

By Samuel Riding | 29/08/2016

Ruling on research report could add to fears of chilling effect after case against Moody’s.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Grants 1st Stored Value Licences

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Five firms issued with licences under Ordinance introduced in November 2015.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Reprimands Morgan Stanley, Issues USD2.4mn Fine

By Samuel Riding | 25/08/2016

US bank’s Hong Kong securities operation says to review internal controls to ensure compliance.

Hong Kong Turf War Heats Up

By Peter Guy | 22/08/2016

SFC, HKEX consultation reveals fundamental conflict between legal enforcement and listing approval.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Introduce Volatility Control Mechanism on 22 August

By Samuel Riding | 19/08/2016

System aims to prevent extreme volatility from trading errors, other incidents.

Balding Bearish on Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect

By Samuel Riding | 18/08/2016

Renowned commentator Christopher Balding reacts to confirmation of second cross-border trading link.

Market Infrastructure

HK-Shenzhen Stock Connect to Launch in December

By Samuel Riding | 17/08/2016

China, Hong Kong regulators approve link; total daily quota set at USD3.5 billion.