Securities and Futures Commission

    Enforcement

    SFC Fines Fulbright Securities Over Internal Control Failures

    By Editors | 02/11/2021

    Fulbright Securities breached regulatory requirements when processing placement subscription applications for a Hong Kong-listed company in August 2018.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Introduces Fund Re-domiciliation Mechanisms

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/11/2021

    New mechanisms have been established to enable investment funds set up overseas to re-domicile to Hong Kong as OFCs or LPFs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Finalises Conduct Rules for Bookbuilding, Placing Activities

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2021

    New requirements on bookbuilding, pricing, allocation and placing activities will take effect in August 2022, the SFC said.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA, SFC Direct Intermediaries to Improve Client Trade Practices

    By Editors | 30/10/2021

    Intermediaries have been required to undertake remedial action to address non-compliance with transaction-related disclosure requirements.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Finalises Changes to Code on Pooled Retirement Funds

    By Editors | 29/10/2021

    The amendments include enhanced requirements for PRF operators including product providers, trustees, management companies and insurance companies.

    Enforcement

    SFC Bans Former StanChart Licensee for Life

    By Editors | 28/10/2021

    The former licensee failed to disclose to the SFC in licensing applications that he was the subject of a criminal investigation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    A Look at the SFC’s Climate Risk Requirements for Fund Managers

    By Michael P Wong | 27/10/2021

    The new requirements will have a significant impact on in-scope fund managers, and not just those that follow ‘sustainable’ or ‘ESG’ strategies, says Dechert partner Michael Wong.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA, SFC Issue FAQ on ‘Offence Related Property’ Under NSL

    By Editors | 25/10/2021

    FIs “must” disclose to the JFIU property held by persons charged for offences under the National Security Law regardless of the portion of shareholdings.

    Enforcement

    Appeals Tribunal Affirms SFC Punishment of Yi Shun Da Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2021

    The Appeals Tribunal upheld the SFC’s decision to punish Yi Shun Da Capital over sponsor failures but reduced the penalty amount.

    Enforcement

    SFC Penalises IPO Sponsor Over Substandard Due Diligence Work

    By Editors | 18/10/2021

    Ample Capital Limited failed to conduct adequate due diligence on suspicious cash settlements and to keep proper records of its due diligence work.

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