Securities and Futures Commission

ESG / Sustainability

HK SFC, ICMA Collaborate on Voluntary ESG Code of Conduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/11/2023

The code of conduct will improve the reliability of ESG information used by licensed corporations in their investment decisions.

Fintech / Regtech

SFC Consults on New Regulatory Requirements for Securities Registrars

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2023

General principles on outsourcing, systems integrity and security, and disclosure obligations are being added to the code of conduct.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Gazettes IBOR-related Amendments to Clearing Rules

By Editors | 31/10/2023

Subject to negative vetting by LegCo, the rule changes will commence on 1 July 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Sets Template for Rules on Ring-fencing Crypto Risks

By Georgina Lee | 26/10/2023

Panellists at the Ripple x Metaco Hong Kong Policy Summit discussed the evolution of Hong Kong’s regulatory framework for crypto assets.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong’s Chief Unveils Series of Measures to Boost City

By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2023

Stamp duties on property purchases and securities transactions were reduced. A new fund distribution platform will be developed.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Issues Circular on Use of Annualised Returns for MMFs

By Editors | 26/10/2023

The SFC has decided to allow fund managers and intermediaries to present annualised returns for MMFs for periods of less than one year.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Takes Issue With Practices of Fund Distributors

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2023

The SFC calls out distributor practices such as offering guaranteed returns, imposing lock-up periods, and lowering dealing frequency.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cash-for-crypto Shops Need Regulation, Says HK Customs Official

By Editors | 23/10/2023

A regulatory regime for OTC crypto exchange shops is currently being considered by authorities, according to Commissioner Louise Ho.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC, HKMA Issue New Joint Circular on Virtual Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2023

The circular supersedes a similar circular from January 2022, setting out additional requirements for intermediaries providing virtual asset services to retail investors.