HONG KONG

Hong Kong Regulator Outlines Crowd-funding Risks, Regulatory Issues

By Editors | 08/05/2014

Crowd-funding that allows people to raise money for loans, causes, or projects through the web pose potential regulatory compliance issues and other investment risks.

IMF Warns of Hong Kong Banks’ Soaring Credit Exposure to China

By Editors | 07/05/2014

The International Monetary Fund has warned of Hong Kong banks’ rising exposure to mainland debt.

RBS Fined HK$6m Over Illegal Emerging Markets Trades

By Editors | 22/04/2014

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been fined HK$6 million for internal control failures relating to the detection and prevention of unauthorized trading activities.

HKEx Plans to Launch Thermal, Metals Futures This Year

By Editors | 22/04/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will offer renminbi-denominated futures for zinc, copper and nickel, under plans to expand its commodities trading this year.

Hong Kong Prepares Sukuk Issuance

By Editors | 14/04/2014

Hong Kong is ready for Islamic bonds following the establishment of a tax framework that supports sukuk issuance, and as the government further develops a market for such bonds in the territory with the debut of a government sukuk.

HKEx, China Bourse in Talks on Mutual Market Access

By Editors | 03/04/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing said it is in talks to boost cooperation with mainland counterparts on mutual access, but no agreement has been reached.

HKEx Announces Senior Management Changes

By Editors | 01/04/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has appointed Gerald Greiner as advisory chairman for Group Clearing and Regulatory Affairs and chief compliance officer of the exchange.

Hong Kong Tightens Disclosure Norms in Company Annual Reports

By Editors | 31/03/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has issued stricter disclosure guidelines in company annual reports aimed at improving accountability and promoting transparency.

EY Hires Former Goldman Regulatory Chief for Asia-Pacific Financial Services Office

By Editors | 25/03/2014

Global auditing and advisory firm EY has recruited a former Goldman Sachs regulatory and compliance chief as regulatory services leader for Asia-Pacific FSO.