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ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong to Develop VCM, Unify GBA Carbon Market
By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2022
Hong Kong’s VCM will target local, Mainland and overseas buyers of carbon credits. Authorities will also work to establish a unified carbon market for the GBA.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Updates Trade Reporting Specifications for OTC Derivatives
By Editors | 30/03/2022
A revised Administration and Interface Development Guide will take effect from 19 December 2022, taking into account pandemic-related operational challenges.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKEX Sets Out Vision to Build ‘Marketplace of the Future’
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2022
HKEX will introduce a new platform for ESG-related products, ETF connect schemes with the mainland, more yuan products, and more listing reforms.
Fintech / Regtech
Huobi Seeks to Launch Retail Crypto ETF in HK
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2022
Huobi Tech has structured the ETF so that it won’t be restricted to just professional investors, possibly through the use of crypto futures listed on overseas exchanges.
Sanctions
New Manager Announced for Hong Kong Tracker Fund
By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2022
Hang Seng Investment Management will become TraHK’s new manager in Q3 2022, replacing State Street, which has managed the ETF for 22 years.
Enforcement
SFC Bans BNP Representative for Unauthorised Discretionary Trading
By Editors | 29/03/2022
The relationship manager asked clients to pre-sign blank instruction forms so he could place trades for their accounts without having to inform them in advance.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Issues Additional Guidance for SVF Licensees
By Editors | 28/03/2022
New practice note offers guidance on governance, outsourcing, internal controls, technology risk, and business conduct, among other areas.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Provide Investor Relations Platform to Listed Companies
By Editors | 26/03/2022
The new portal will launch in Q3, offering listed issuers a way to develop and manage their investor relations activities.
AML / KYC
SFC Sets Out Expectations on Managing BEC Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2022
Most successful business email compromise frauds occurred because LCs did not check or verify the identities of email senders or they ignored red flags.
ESG / Sustainability
HKEX, CEEX to Cooperate on GBA Carbon Market Initiatives
By Editors | 24/03/2022
HKEX and Guangzhou-based China Emissions Exchange will jointly explore the development of a voluntary carbon emission reduction programme in the GBA.
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