Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

HK’s SFC Reprimands, Fines Forex Service $500,000

By Samuel Riding | 20/10/2016

SFC concludes HK FXCM did not treat clients fairly or have proper controls, policies.

AML / KYC

SFC Reminds on Sudan, DRC Sanctions

By Samuel Riding | 17/10/2016

Regulator also asks corporations and entities to conduct AML compliance checks.

Up at Night – Hong Kong’s Most Pressing Regulatory Issues

By Wolters Kluwer Financial Services | 14/10/2016

Speakers at recent Institute of Bankers conference discuss cybersecurity, AML/CTF, and more.

Market Infrastructure

HK Launches Brokerage Cybersecurity Review

By Samuel Riding | 14/10/2016

SFC says compromised or unauthorised transactions amounted to $12.89mn.

AML / KYC

SFC Clarifies Broker Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 03/10/2016

Clarification follows unusual step of public warning on internal AML controls.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Issues SZ-HK Stock Connect Rules

By Samuel Riding | 29/09/2016

Information book, SEHK rules and FAQs amended.

AML / KYC

SFC Urges Brokers to Enhance AML Controls

By Samuel Riding | 22/09/2016

Licensees are vulnerable on being used to launder money and finance terrorism, regulator says.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Proposes Higher Position Limits

By Samuel Riding | 21/09/2016

Cap on excess position limit could be increased 6-fold; 3-tier statutory position limit proposed.

AML / KYC

HKMA to Add Cybersecurity, AML to Competency Framework

By Samuel Riding | 21/09/2016

Measures are part of efforts to boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a fintech hub.