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Market Infrastructure
10,000 Individuals Register Under Hong Kong MIC Regime
By Editors | 19/10/2017
About 40% of individuals to have registered under MIC so far are unlicensed as they are in charge of operations or control functions, SFC says.
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.
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.
Securities / Derivatives
Dual Share Victory Doesn’t Guarantee HKEX the Last Laugh
By Peter Guy | 19/09/2017
The power struggle between HKEX and the SFC is over. The ultimate outcome is still uncertain.
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.
AML / KYC
Taiwan Tightens Securities, Futures Firms’ Internal Control Requirements
By Samuel Riding | 07/09/2017
New regulations will require firms involved in securities and futures markets to set up separate AML/CTF units, boost FSC inspection powers.
AML / KYC
Top CBRC Adviser Flags Failures to Address Operational Risks
By Samuel Riding | 06/09/2017
CBRC chief adviser and former SFC chief Dr Andrew Sheng says regulation risks pro-cyclicality when real economy requires structural change.
AML / KYC
HK SFC, Police Join Forces to Combat Financial Crime
By Samuel Riding | 29/08/2017
Agreement aims to clamp down on financial crime via securities markets; SFC has identified ‘multiple weaknesses’ in broker AML/CTF.
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