Hong Kong

    image

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Announces Orderly Exit from Loan Holiday Scheme

    By Editors | 12/07/2023

    The Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme has “fulfilled its purpose and an orderly exit should commence”.

    image

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Bans Former RaffAello Officer over IPO Sponsor Failures

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/07/2023

    The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) found that a former responsible officer and sponsor principal at a financial advisory firm had “failed to exercise due skill, care and diligence” in handling a listing application.

    image

    Securities / Derivatives

    PCAOB Commences New Round of Audit Inspections in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 11/07/2023

    The PCAOB is reviewing audit reports of about a dozen New York-listed Chinese companies – all clients of PwC, EY and Deloitte.

    image

    AML / KYC

    US Treasury Asks Hong Kong FIs to Help Prevent Export Control Evasion

    By Editors | 11/07/2023

    Treasury officials reportedly asked banks to help identify certain high-tech items being shipped to Russia via Hong Kong.

    image

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong: New Regime for Insurers to Commence in 2024

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2023

    Capital requirements for insurers will be more sensitive to their asset and liability matching, risk profile and mix of products.

    image

    Market Infrastructure

    Bond Connect Will be Further Enhanced, Says HKMA Chief

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2023

    HKMA chief Eddie Yue discussed plans to open foreign access to the onshore treasury bond futures market and allow repo trades via Bond Connect.

    image

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Establishes Task Force to Advance Web3 Development

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2023

    The task force will bring together industry leaders and regulators to provide advice on developing Hong Kong into a Web3 hub.

    image

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKEX’s Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Where to Start?

    By Alan Au | 03/07/2023

    Alan Au, Helena Wong, and Ariana Szeto offer guidance on preparing for HKEX’s new climate-related disclosure requirements.

    image

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKEX Confirms Plans to Expand Paperless Listing Regime

    By Editors | 02/07/2023

    HKEX will reduce the number of submission documents required from issuers and mandate electronic means as the only mode of submission.

    image

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Signs Beijing, Ningbo MoUs to Boost New Listings

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2023

    The MoU with Beijing Stock Exchange will support cross-listings. The Ningbo MoU will support Ningbo-based companies in listing in Hong Kong.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.