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Hong Kong
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Confirms Decision to Allow Issuers to Hold Treasury Shares
By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2024
Allowing Hong Kong-incorporated issuers to hold treasury shares will give them “greater flexibility in managing their capital structure”.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Grants First In-Principle Approvals to Spot Crypto ETFs
By Editors | 15/04/2024
At least three firms have received conditional approval to launch spot bitcoin and ether ETFs and are now expected to file listing applications.
Market Infrastructure
Data Dissemination Arrangements Adjusted for Stock Connect
By Editors | 14/04/2024
HKEX will no longer disclose real-time buy and sell transaction amounts and total transaction volume for Northbound trading.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Firms Question Viability of Operating in Hong Kong – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2024
Hong Kong’s regime has restrictions that limit access to overseas investors, raising doubts about long-term business viability.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Reviewing HKEX Proposal to Enhance Clearing Flexibility
By Editors | 12/04/2024
HKEX enhanced its third party clearing arrangements for futures trades in 2022. A proposal submitted to the SFC would do the same for stock and options trades.
Enforcement
Hong Kong IA and ICAC Execute First Joint Operation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2024
Two individuals were arrested over a scheme by an insurance broker to use unlicensed referrers to sell insurance policies to Mainland Chinese visitors in Hong Kong.
AML / KYC
HK Customs Arrests One in Largest Ever Gold Smuggling Case
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2024
The Customs and Excise Department has seized HKD 84 million worth of gold and arrested one person.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Issues Guidance on Offering Hong Kong Funds in UAE
By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2024
The SFC published an information sheet providing guidance on how Hong Kong funds can be offered to investors in the DIFC and the UAE more broadly.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consults on Revisions to Bank Disclosure Guidelines
By Editors | 10/04/2024
The revisions are related to the implementation of the Basel III final reform package. The consultation is open until 7 May 2024.
Market Infrastructure
NAFMII Publishes Standard Agreement for Swap Connect
By Editors | 10/04/2024
The agreement is intended for use by domestic and foreign counterparties trading interest rate derivatives under Swap Connect.
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