Securities and Futures Commission
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regulates the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. Its responsibilities are to ensure that the markets operate fairly and efficiently, promote orderly development of the industry while protecting the interests of investors.
See below for the Latest Securities and Futures Commission News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Investors must venture on regulated virtual assets platforms amidst JPEX incident: Lee
Lee said licencing protects investors and ensures a good risk control system.
Investors must venture on regulated virtual assets platforms amidst JPEX incident: Lee
Lee said licencing protects investors and ensures a good risk control system.
No new Earn orders amid HK investigation: JPEX
JPEX said third-party vendors are limiting their liquidity.
SEBA Bank obtains in-principle approval from Hong Kong
The approval allows the crypto bank to engage in regulated activities in the city.
HK banking system 'resilient’ amidst the Credit Suisse fallout
HKMA and SFC are closely monitoring the situation.
Hong Kong to place ‘guardrails’ to mitigate potential risks in virtual assets
This is in line with the development of VAs in Hong Kong.
HK’s funds industry needs to assess climate-related risks ahead of new deadlines:PwC
New SFC guidelines will enter into force on 20 August.Â
SFC sounds alarm over unauthorised investment schemes
Offering unauthorised investment schemes are considered an offence in Hong Kong.
Fund managers to count climate risks in investment schemes: SFC
The SFC has concluded talks on climate-related risks in funds.
SFC vets 120 listing applications in Q2
This comes as the commission imposes stricter review on applications.
SFC Executive Director steps down Â
SFC’s Brian Ho will be retiring as Executive Director – Corporate Finance.
SFC, ICAC busts five people for suspicious money lending
The arrested individuals included a former and a current senior executive.
SFC introduces new regimes in investor identification, transaction reporting
The new regimes are expected to be launched in H2 2022 and H1 2023.
Asset and wealth management business grows 21% to US$4.5t
The growth was attributed to the strong net fund inflows in 2020.
SFC warns against Binance trading
The watchdog said no entity under the Binance Group is licenced in Hong Kong.
SFC, Canadian securities partner in strengthening fintech cooperation
The SFC and their Canadian counterparts agreed to draft a fintech cooperation framework.
SFC to require periodic review of ESG funds
In a new circular, the SFC asks for the assessment of how ESG factors are incorporated in the financial market.
SFC strengthens policy after Archegos incident
It eyes stricter regulation over prime brokers, amongst others.
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