SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION

    Hong Kong Regulator to Finalize REIT Code Changes

    By Editors | 25/07/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission is finalising amendments to the Real Estate Investment Trust Code (REIT) which will allow REIT managers to invest in financial instruments and property development activities, after many industry participants supported the measure.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Starts Consultation on New OTC Derivatives Reporting Rules

    By Editors | 21/07/2014

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission are seeking industry views on rules regarding mandatory reporting and related record-keeping obligations under the new over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Regulator Fines Ping An for Control Failings

    By Editors | 09/07/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission has fined Ping An of China Securities (Hong Kong) HK$6 million over “serious internal control deficiencies.”

    Securities / Derivatives

    Regulator SFC to Promote Hong Kong Domiciled Funds

    By Editors | 08/07/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission said it will continue with its efforts to develop an asset management market for Hong Kong domiciled funds, while safeguarding investor interests through launching various regulatory initiatives.

    Hong Kong Regulator Reviews Regulation Approach to Market Intermediaries

    By Editors | 27/06/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission is reviewing its overall approach to the regulation of market intermediaries following the combination of its licensing and supervision departments within a new Intermediaries Division.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Regulator to Relax Fund Rules on Making Offers and Prices Public

    By Editors | 24/06/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission is seeking industry opinion on proposals to amend the code on unit trusts and mutual funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Regulator to Amend Disclosure Norms for HK-Shanghai Stock Scheme

    By Editors | 19/06/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission plans to revise guidelines that will exempt companies from certain disclosure obligations.

    Hong Kong Aims to Develop Islamic Finance Market, Says Regulator

    By Editors | 19/06/2014

    Hong Kong is keen to further develop its Islamic finance market, a Securities and Futures Commission official said, adding that the city aims to work closely with Malaysia in enhancing its platform for Islamic finance.

    Hong Kong Regulator Launches Online Platform for Merger and Takeover Disclosures

    By Editors | 03/06/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new online platform to streamline the submission process for disclosures of dealings under takeovers and mergers code.

    Financial Regulators’ Expenditures Rise as Market Surveillance Deepens

    By Editors | 27/05/2014

    Financial services regulators in major markets including Hong Kong have increased their expenditure over the last seven years by nearly 60% amid growing pressure on regulatory agencies to deepen scrutiny of the financial services industry following the 2008 crisis.

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