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AML / KYC
SFC Calls on Industry to Report Suspected Ramp-and-dump Activity
By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2021
Ramp-and-dump scams now account for about half of the market manipulation cases being investigated by the SFC. Overseas investors also being targeted.
AML / KYC
SFC Sanctions Sino-Rich Responsible Officers Over AML Breaches
By Editors | 20/07/2021
Sino-Rich Securities & Futures was fined for AML breaches in March. Its CEO and another director have been deemed responsible.
AML / KYC
SFC Issues Warning on Unregulated Virtual Asset Platforms
By Editors | 18/07/2021
Soon after the SFC’s statement, Binance announced that stock tokens will no longer be available for purchase on its website.
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.
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