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Securities / Derivatives
ICE Opens Access Centres in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo
By Editors | 18/12/2022
ICE says the enhanced connectivity includes ultra-low-latency access to exchanges in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo.
AML / KYC
HKMA Asks StanChart to Investigate Unauthorised Card Transactions
By Editors | 18/12/2022
Standard Chartered has said there is no evidence of a data leak, that it would arrange refunds, and that it has strengthened its monitoring systems in response.
Market Infrastructure
US Regulators Deem Audit Inspections of Chinese Firms a Success
By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2022
The PCAOB did identify some deficiencies in their inspection work, but it was able to view complete audit work papers with no redactions.
Hong Kong Names Julia Leung as New SFC Chief
By Editors | 16/12/2022
Julia Leung will become CEO of the SFC on 1 January following Ashley Alder’s departure to become the UK FCA’s new chair.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong to List First Crypto Futures ETFs on 16 Dec
By Editors | 15/12/2022
The ETFs are being launched by CSOP Asset Management, one linked to Bitcoin futures and the other to Ether futures traded on the CME.
China, Hong Kong Set to Allow Quarantine Free Travel
By Editors | 14/12/2022
Travellers to Hong Kong will be allowed to visit restaurants and bars on arrival. Travellers to the Mainland will no longer have to quarantine.
Fintech / Regtech
HashKey, ZA International to Cooperate on Digital Assets
By Editors | 14/12/2022
The two groups will cooperate on digital assets, Web3 and DLT. ZA International recently unveiled plans to tokenise its ZA Coin.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Issues Fresh Warning About Virtual Asset Risks
By Editors | 14/12/2022
The SFC warns that virtual asset platforms may on-lend customer assets or them in investment or other activities, which could potentially lead to a “total loss”.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Releases Details on Proposed Dual Counter Model
By Editors | 14/12/2022
Market makers and liquidity providers for the dual counter model will be onboarded starting in the first half of 2023.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Launches Green Finance Training Subsidy Programme
By Editors | 14/12/2022
Eligible programmes include courses offered provided by Friends of the Earth HK, GARP, HKIB, ICMA, HKGFA, and CFA Institute, among others.
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