Hong Kong

Enforcement

SFC Refers Ding Yi Feng Case to Misconduct Tribunal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2024

The new proceedings are in addition to separate court action that seeks to restore counterparties affected by alleged manipulation of Ding Yi Feng shares.

Market Infrastructure

Enhanced SMP Service for Derivatives to Launch in June: HKEX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2024

Enhanced SMP features will be available for testing from 2 April. Optional readiness test will be held on 15 June ahead of the launch.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Call on Firms to Ensure Readiness for US Move to T+1

By Editors | 28/03/2024

Firms should consider deploying additional staff and or making adjustments to work shifts or working hours to cope.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HSBC Launches Tokenised Gold Product in Hong Kong

By Editors | 28/03/2024

The product allows investors to acquire fractional ownership of physical gold represented by tokens recorded on a distributed ledger.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Urges Banks to Utilise GHG Reporting Tools

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2024

The HKMA called on banks to make use of the two new GHG reporting tools launched by the Cross-Agency Steering Group last month.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Reinforces Commitment to ISSB-aligned Sustainability Disclosures

By Editors | 26/03/2024

The HKICPA will lead the work to develop local sustainability reporting standards along with complementary application and implementation guidance.

AML / KYC

HK-based Certizen Technology Becomes LEI Validation Agent

By Editors | 26/03/2024

Certizen Technology’s new status will help to ease and streamline LEI issuance, allow LEI data elements to be embedded in digital certificates, and help promote cross-border trade.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Planning Sept 2025 Rollout of New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2024

HKMA and SFC propose to adopt a ‘big bang’ approach to implementation, rolling out the UTI, UPI, CDE and ISO 20022 requirements on 29 September 2025.

AML / KYC

Achieving Effectiveness in AML is a Shared Mission: HKMA’s Carmen Chu

By Bradley Maclean | 25/03/2024

Ms Carmen Chu discusses Hong Kong’s threat landscape, HKMA’s efforts to improve industry effectiveness, and key messages for FIs on collaboration and the use of technology.