Hong Kong

AML / KYC

SFC Calls for Responsible Adoption of Regtech for AML Fight

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2024

In a survey of licensed corporations, 80 percent said regtech adoption and utilisation has improved their AML capabilities.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Digitalise ETP Creation and Redemption Process

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2024

HKEX will introduce a new web-based platform that will connect ETP participants through the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts.

Press Release

HKAB Receives High Commendation as Industry Association at 2024 Regulation Asia Awards

By Editors | 04/11/2024

HKAB was Highly Commended in the Industry Association of the Year category at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024.

HKMA Signs MoU With Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Editors | 04/11/2024

The HKMA and PIF will create a $1bn investment fund that will invest in GBA companies that localise in Saudi Arabia.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Lists First Company via De-SPAC Transaction

By Editors | 03/11/2024

HK Acquisition Corp completed a merger with e-commerce solutions provider Synagistics, making it the first de-SPAC transaction completed in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC, CSRC Announce First Batch of Brokers Eligible for WMC Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 02/11/2024

The list includes the likes of CICC, China Merchants Securities, CITIC Securities, Guotai Junan Securities, and Huatai Securities.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Sets May 2025 Effective Date for New Market Sounding Guidelines

By Manesh Samtani | 01/11/2024

The SFC has narrowed the scope of the market sounding guidelines and clarified some requirements in response to market feedback.

Market Infrastructure

MPFA Will Work to Achieve “Full Portability” of MPF Benefits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2024

MPFA’s Ayesha Lau says “full portability” will give employees greater autonomy in MPF management and invigorate competition in the MPF market.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Allow Market Makers in Opening, Closing Sessions

By Editors | 31/10/2024

Market makers will be able to participate in the pre-opening and closing auction sessions for ETFs and leveraged and inverse products starting 1 November.