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AML / KYC
SFC Shines Regulatory Spotlight on Online Platforms
By Hannah Cassidy | 28/09/2022
Hannah Cassidy and Natalie Curtis discuss key areas of concern for the SFC in relation to the online platforms operated by licensed firms.
Hong Kong Scraps Hotel Quarantine Requirement
By Editors | 26/09/2022
The relaxation comes as Singapore overtakes Hong Kong as the world’s third most favoured financial centre in the Global Financial Centres Index.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Signals Coming Enhancements to Wealth Connect Scheme
By Editors | 22/09/2022
Enhancements could include measures to improve sales arrangements, expand the product scope, and allow more financial institutions to participate.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Calls for Licensed Personnel to Return to Hong Kong
By Editors | 21/09/2022
The SFC is concerned over operational risks at licensed corporations that are doing business without a responsible manager located in the city.
Fintech / Regtech
FSTB, SFC Declare Support for STO Business in Hong Kong
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The SFC’s Elizabeth Wong said firms that are interested in STOs are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the regulator’s Fintech unit.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Considers Relaxing Listing Requirements for Tech Firms
By Editors | 14/09/2022
Under the proposals, the revenue requirement for commercialised tech firms would be lowered from HK$500 million to between HK$200-300 million.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Allows HashKey to Manage Funds Comprising 100% Crypto
By Editors | 13/09/2022
HashKey says it will be allowed to manage funds exclusively investing in virtual assets in compliance with the SFC’s regulations
Securities / Derivatives
Big Four Auditor Facing HK Lawsuit Over Chinese Audit
By Editors | 07/09/2022
The liquidator of a now-collapsed Chinese biotech firm said the auditor could have easily exposed fraud by asking obvious questions.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Suspends Rifa Futures Exec Over ‘Xinguanjia’ Trading Software
By Editors | 06/09/2022
In July, Rifa Futures became the fourth firm to be fined over the use of Xinguanjia. The firm’s managing director has now been suspended for 8 months.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC Unveils Plans to Further Expand Stock Connect
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2022
More companies will be added to Stock Connect and Hong Kong will introduce treasury bond futures and a special counter for yuan stocks.
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