Securities and Futures Commission

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan FSC Tightens Rules for ESG-themed Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021

    Asset managers are required to set one sustainability goal and explain how their investments help achieve that goal.

    Enforcement

    ICAC, SFC Arrest Listed Company Exec in Joint Operation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021

    The ICAC and SFC searched a number of premises, including the offices of the listed company and one of its IPO underwriters.

    Enforcement

    SFC Bans Former Mason Securities Representative for 12 Months

    By Editors | 07/07/2021

    The licensed representative falsely declared that he provided risk disclosure statements to six clients when they opened accounts.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Fines Yardley Securities CEO for AML/CFT Breaches

    By Editors | 05/07/2021

    The processing and approval of suspicious third party fund transfers were attributable to the CEO’s failures to discharge his duties, the SFC said.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Sets Out Key Priorities in Annual Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2021

    The SFC is implementing a number of projects that seek to leverage new technologies to enhance risk detection and workflow efficiency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong: Deutsche Bank IPO Sponsor Licence to Lapse

    By Editors | 02/07/2021

    Deutsche was meant to replace two departing senior employees and obtain SFC approval for their replacements but a “timing mismatch” occurred.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SFC Refreshes Disclosure Guidance for ESG Funds

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/06/2021

    From January, ESG funds will have to disclose how they attain their ESG focus, referencing the ESG criteria, measurement methodologies, and benchmarks used.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IOSCO Set to Issue Regulatory Guidance on ESG Ratings

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/06/2021

    A report due to by published be mid-July will offer guidance to ESG service providers and ratings agencies and recommendations for regulators.

    Enforcement

    SFC Probes CLSA Over CEFC Energy Bond Deal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2021

    A former CLSA managing director has accused CLSA of “blatant” misbehaviour as bond underwriter for the now-defunct CEFC Energy.

    HKMA, SFC Finalise Latest Changes to FSP List

    By Editors | 25/06/2021

    A unit of Toronto-Dominion Bank will be included on the FSP list. An entity that has merged with Deutsche Bank will be removed.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.