Opinions & Analysis

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong is Moving to a Robust Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Etelka Bogardi | 19/04/2022

    Etelka Bogardi and Amy Chung say Hong Kong’s efforts to regulate the crypto sector and stablecoin market are on the whole in line with international trends while leaving room for further development.

    Structural Regulation

    US Bill Targets Private Securities Offerings by Chinese Firms

    By Nick Morgan | 14/03/2022

    Private US securities offerings by China-based companies could become subject to the same scrutiny as publicly traded securities, says Nick Morgan.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Greening Asia Through Data and Regulation

    By Steven Yankelson | 09/03/2022

    Effective and efficient ESG risk management and reporting practices can be enabled through better data and technology, says Steven Yankelson.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC’s New Rules on Bookbuilding & Placing Activities: What to Know

    By Alan Linning | 02/03/2022

    Alan Linning and Susanne Harris explain the new requirements and offer guidance on next steps for intermediaries to prepare for compliance by August.

    Market Abuse

    HK Court Offers Questionable Rationale in Insider Dealing Case

    By Tom Fyfe | 01/03/2022

    The court’s decision merely transfers illicit profits to a select group of individuals who were “lucky enough to have traded with the insider”, says Tom Fyfe.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    A Radical Re-think of Financial Crime Compliance

    By Kelvin Toh | 17/02/2022

    A fundamental rethink of FCC is needed to move away from tick-box compliance and ensure greater focus on effectiveness and outcomes, says Kelvin Toh.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Interconnected Data: A Strategic Approach to Regulatory Compliance

    By Bradley Foster | 14/02/2022

    Bradley Foster and Murat Bozdemir discuss the need to have a strategic data framework in place to ensure regulatory compliance and set out operational best practices for the road ahead.

    ESG Data

    Credible Data for a Sustainable Future

    By Ashley Alder | 13/02/2022

    Ashley Alder, Chair of IOSCO and CEO of the HK SFC, calls for greater consistency and transparency for ESG ratings and data.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    The EU Puts London in the Last Chance Saloon: or Does It?

    By Tony Freeman | 10/02/2022

    Tony Freeman explains why European banks are unlikely to move away from clearing trades through London absent a regulatory mandate.

    Structural Regulation

    China’s Overseas Listing Rules Reduce Regulatory Uncertainty

    By Daniel Tang | 09/02/2022

    The rules will reduce regulatory uncertainty but they may present challenges for some firms and intermediaries while raising the cost of compliance, say Daniel Tang and Joyce He.

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