Securities and Futures Commission

Market Infrastructure

HKEX’s New Board a High-stakes, Regulatory Gamble

By Peter Guy | 26/06/2017

Defying critics, proposed board includes platforms for dual class shares and tech start-ups.

Securities / Derivatives

HKFE, SFC Fire off Conduct Warnings to Brokers

By Editors | 23/06/2017

A range of compliance and control issue failures uncovered at securities brokers in Hong Kong has prompted the SFC (Securities […]

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong SFC Targets ‘Real Time’ Regulation

By Editors | 14/06/2017

Hong Kong’s SFC (Securities and Futures Commission) today (14 June) released its 2016/17 annual report, saying it intends to move […]

AML / KYC

HK Brokers’ Operations Halted for Allegedly Handling Proceeds of Crime

By Editors | 13/06/2017

Hong Kong’s SFC (Securities and Futures Commission) issued a restriction notice on a foreign exchange broker amid concerns money it […]

Securities / Derivatives

Get Ready for Expanded OTC Derivatives Reporting – SFC

By Editors | 05/06/2017

The Hong Kong SFC (Securities and Futures Commission) issued a circular telling licensed corporations to ensure their systems are prepared […]

Cybersecurity – HK SFC’s Top Priority to Soon Become the Same for Senior Managers

By JP Reimann | 23/05/2017

New rules likely soon after SFC consultation as WannaCry underscores need for protection.

AML / KYC

HK SFC Launches Broker Cybersecurity Consultation

By Editors | 09/05/2017

Cybercrime rapidly becoming a top priority of Asia Pacific regulators.

AML / KYC

SFC Launches Robo-advice Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Proposed rules cover governance, suitability requirements and complex product sales.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Warns on ‘Phantom’ Brokerages

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Executive director for intermediaries says regulator will sanction or ban dormant firms.