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.
OTC derivatives reporting rules updated as HKMA, SFC conclude consultation
This initiative supports G20's commitment to reforming OTC derivative markets.
Hong Kong regulators intensify collaboration on IPO-related misconduct crackdown
HKEX conducted IPO inquiries on 16 newly listed firms last year.
HTX platform withdraws HK licence application for second time
The company should leave Hong Kong within three months.
Hong Kong bourse freezes Tianyun shares over millions of missing funds
The missing funds cost as much as $620.69m (RMB563.7m).
HK enables retail investors to trade tokenised securities, boosting Web 3.0 growth
Prospectus and public offering regimes govern tokenised securities.
HTX platform withdraws license application in Hong Kong
It withdrew three days after it lodged its application.
SFC begins legal proceedings vs ex-Ding Yi Feng chair for share manipulation
The share manipulation reportedly occurred between 1 March 2018- 14 September 2018.
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.
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.
Commentary
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