HONG KONG

Hong Kong Regulator Releases Circular on Internet Trading, Hacking Risks

By Editors | 28/01/2014

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission calls on corporations to enhance IT security controls to reduce internet hacking risks.

HK Court Varies Interim Injunction Against Qunxing

By Editors | 24/01/2014

The Court of First Instance today varied an interim injunction obtained by the SFC in the proceedings against Qunxing Paper Holdings Company Limited (Qunxing) and its subsidiary, Best Known Group Limited (Best Known).

SFC Allows Appeal over Retail Investor Aquittal

By Editors | 24/01/2014

The Court of First Instance today allowed the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) appeal of the acquittal of Mr Chan Wing Fai of false trading, and ordered that the case be remitted back to the Magistrate.

HKMA Cautions Authorised Institutions on Virtual Currencies

By Editors | 14/01/2014

With the recent rise of Bitcoin across the globe, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) writes a cautionary letter to authorized institutions (AI) in the city state about virtual currencies.

HK Consultation on Establishing Resolution Regime for Financial Institutions

By Editors | 07/01/2014

Hong Kong Government and regulators have launched the first stage of a public consultation on establishing an effective resolution regime for financial institutions, including financial market infrastructures.

SFC Fines HSBC over Inaccurate Licence Application

By Editors | 20/12/2013

The Hong Kong securities regulator on Thursday fined an arm of HSBC $5M HKD (US$640,000) for providing inaccurate information during […]

SFC Report Shows Trends in Risk & Risk Mitigation

By Editors | 19/12/2013

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released a report unveiling the trends in risk and risk mitigation. […]

SFC Issues Second Quarter Report

By Editors | 13/12/2013

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued its quarterly report for the period July to September 2013.

SFC Increases Oversight of Listed Companies

By Editors | 12/12/2013

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will take a broader and more proactive approach in overseeing corporate conduct of listed […]