Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

Saudi Exchange to List First HK-Focused ETFs This Year

By Editors | 18/09/2024

Hong Kong listed APAC’s first Saudi-focused ETF in November 2023. Paul Chan said two HK-focused ETFs will list in Saudi Arabia this year.

AFRC Identifies Gaps in Hong Kong Accounting Profession

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2024

The AFRC has directed the HKICPA to improve its processes for developing and improving the quality of CPD training courses.

Enforcement

SFC Reaches Compensation Deal for Shareholders of Delisted Firm

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2024

If approved by the court, three former directors who siphoned money from a now-delisted company will pay HK$192mn in compensation to minority shareholders.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Macao to Establish Bond Market Infrastructure Link

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2024

Investors in Hong Kong and Macao will be able to clear, settle and hold bonds in each other’s markets using their existing home market infrastructure.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA, DFSA to Deepen Collaboration on Sustainable Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2024

The HKMA and DFSA signed an MoU to deepen cross-border dialogue, information exchange and joint research on sustainable finance.

Hong Kong Signs Anti-Corruption MoUs with Maldives, Indonesia

By Editors | 13/09/2024

Cooperation between the ICAC and the anti-corruption agencies of Maldives and Indonesia will cover information exchange, training and other collaborations.

Sanctions

US Advances Bill That Could Force Closure of Hong Kong Trade Offices

By Editors | 13/09/2024

The Hong Kong government called the House bill a “politically driven” attack that violates international law and interferes with the city’s internal affairs.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Offers New Guidance on Preventing Self-Matched Trades

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2024

The guidance aims to help firms mitigate the risk of self-trades by different trading units that might be susceptible to inappropriate trading behaviour.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Sets Rules for Distributing Research on Stock Connect ETFs

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2024

Hong Kong intermediaries are allowed to distribute research reports of eligible Mainland ETFs that are available in Hong Kong via Stock Connect.