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ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Launches Centre for Green and Sustainable Finance
By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2021
The Centre will serve as a cross-sector platform to coordinate the transition efforts and serve as a repository for resources, data and analytics.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC, Canadian Regulators Establish Fintech Cooperation Agreement
By Editors | 12/07/2021
Under the agreement, the SFC and eight Canadian securities regulators will cooperate on information sharing and referrals between their innovation functions.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan FSC Tightens Rules for ESG-themed Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021
Asset managers are required to set one sustainability goal and explain how their investments help achieve that goal.
Enforcement
ICAC, SFC Arrest Listed Company Exec in Joint Operation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021
The ICAC and SFC searched a number of premises, including the offices of the listed company and one of its IPO underwriters.
Enforcement
SFC Bans Former Mason Securities Representative for 12 Months
By Editors | 07/07/2021
The licensed representative falsely declared that he provided risk disclosure statements to six clients when they opened accounts.
AML / KYC
SFC Fines Yardley Securities CEO for AML/CFT Breaches
By Editors | 05/07/2021
The processing and approval of suspicious third party fund transfers were attributable to the CEO’s failures to discharge his duties, the SFC said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Sets Out Key Priorities in Annual Report
By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2021
The SFC is implementing a number of projects that seek to leverage new technologies to enhance risk detection and workflow efficiency.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong: Deutsche Bank IPO Sponsor Licence to Lapse
By Editors | 02/07/2021
Deutsche was meant to replace two departing senior employees and obtain SFC approval for their replacements but a “timing mismatch” occurred.
ESG / Sustainability
SFC Refreshes Disclosure Guidance for ESG Funds
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/06/2021
From January, ESG funds will have to disclose how they attain their ESG focus, referencing the ESG criteria, measurement methodologies, and benchmarks used.
ESG / Sustainability
IOSCO Set to Issue Regulatory Guidance on ESG Ratings
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/06/2021
A report due to by published be mid-July will offer guidance to ESG service providers and ratings agencies and recommendations for regulators.
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