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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.

Securities / Derivatives

Trades with Vietnam, Pakistan, Taiwan to be Exempt from HK OTC Reporting Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 28/04/2017

Securities law won’t be amended until October; firms asked to contact regulators if they cannot meet 1 July deadline.

Market Infrastructure

HK Regulator to Ask Brokers to Upgrade Cybersecurity

By Samuel Riding | 20/04/2017

Development follows on from January warning on DDOS hacks and blackmail.