Hong Kong

    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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