SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION

SFC Reprimands, Fines BNP Paribas

By Samuel Riding | 01/09/2016

Regulator says bank overcharged on equities, bonds, structured products, options, swaps and funds.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Approves 4 CCPs for OTC Clearing

By Samuel Riding | 01/09/2016

Mandatory clearing covers HKD- or G4 currency-denominated interest rate swaps.

AML / KYC

India, Abu Dhabi Regulators Ink Cooperation Pact

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

SEBI has already signed 22 MoUs with other regulators; sent 44 assistance request to other jurisdictions in 2015/16.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Reprimands Morgan Stanley, Issues USD2.4mn Fine

By Samuel Riding | 25/08/2016

US bank’s Hong Kong securities operation says to review internal controls to ensure compliance.

Hong Kong Turf War Heats Up

By Peter Guy | 22/08/2016

SFC, HKEX consultation reveals fundamental conflict between legal enforcement and listing approval.

Market Infrastructure

HK-Shenzhen Stock Connect to Launch in December

By Samuel Riding | 17/08/2016

China, Hong Kong regulators approve link; total daily quota set at USD3.5 billion.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Issues April-June Report

By Samuel Riding | 16/08/2016

Listing application vetting, registered entities hit record highs.

SFC Assigns New Investment Products Exec. Director

By Editors | 01/08/2016

The appointee will serve as head of investment products for three years.

Market Infrastructure

Additional SFC Powers Said to Impede Market Growth

By Samuel Riding | 25/07/2016

Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies says reform will threaten market development.