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Enforcement
Hong Kong Court Sentences Ex-HKMEx Chairman to Four Years Jail
By Editors | 27/07/2020
The 62-year-old Barry Cheung was found guilty a week earlier of conspiracy to defraud the SFC into letting HKMEx keep its licence to provide automated trading services in Hong Kong.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Exchange Proposes Introduction of Paperless IPO Regime
By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2020
The stock exchange is seeking feedback on proposals to introduce a paperless listing documents regime, and to only allow IPO subscriptions through electronic channels.
Market Infrastructure
‘Business As Usual’ for Hong Kong Banks, says HKMA Chief
By Editors | 23/07/2020
Chief executive Eddie Yue said the HKMA does not see that the national security law would affect the normal conduct of business in Hong Kong, provided it is permissible under existing regulations.
Enforcement
Court Finds ex-HKMEx Head Guilty of Conspiracy to Defraud SFC
By Editors | 20/07/2020
The former head and CFO of now-defunct Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange conspired to hide the exchange’s true financial position and mislead the SFC into allowing it to retain its licence.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Regulators Offer Assurances on National Security Law
By Editors | 19/07/2020
Financial Secretary Paul Chan has asked Hong Kong financial regulators to explain to their stakeholders that the national security law will not harm their operations.
Market Infrastructure
Thailand Proposes Rule Changes to Enable Hong Kong MRF
By Editors | 13/07/2020
The mutual recognition of funds scheme will help promote the competitiveness of Thai fund managers and increase investment options for investors in both markets.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Proposes New Code of Practice for Banks’ Trust Companies
By Manesh Samtani | 13/07/2020
The HKMA is looking to address a lack of conduct requirements for trust businesses used by banks and their subsidiaries for wealth management purposes.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Passes Limited Partnership Fund Bill
By Editors | 12/07/2020
The limited partnership fund regime is aimed at attracting private equity, real estate, and venture capital funds to set up and operate in Hong Kong.
Uncategorised
HKEX Launches First Tranche of MSCI Futures Contracts
By Editors | 06/07/2020
HKEX has launched ten new index futures contracts, part of its new licensing agreement with MSCI announced in May.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Asks HKEX to Raise Guard Against Conflicts of Interest
By Editors | 04/07/2020
The SFC says Listing Department personnel should not attend business meetings with prospective listing applicants, and HKEX should further reinforce ‘Chinese Walls’.
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