Following the end of a 6-month transition period, the Manager-In-Charge (MIC) regime introduced by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is now fully implemented, starting from 17 October 2017.
The regime seeks to heighten the accountability of senior management at licensed corporations and to promote greater awareness of their obligations. Under
To promote the development of Insurtech in Hong Kong, the Insurance Authority (IA) launched two initiatives on 29 September 2017, “Insurtech Sandbox” and “Fast Track”.
Insurtech Sandbox aims to facilitate a pilot run of innovative Insurtech applications by authorized insurers in their business operations. Insurtech Sandbox allows authorized insurers to experiment with new
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) recently issued two circulars to licensed corporations engaged in asset management business. The circulars were issued following routine inspection by the SFC of corporations licensed for such activity.
The first circular was issued by the SFC on 31 July 2017
On 28 August 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) signed a co-operation agreement to collaborate on the promotion of financial innovation in Hong Kong and Dubai.
The co-operation agreement sets out a framework for collaboration between the SFC and the DFSA and covers matters such as referrals,
On 25 August 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Police (HKP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalise and strengthen the parties’ co-operation in combating financial crime.
The MoU, which became effective on 25 August 2017, covers a variety of matters, including referral of cases, joint investigations, exchange and
Following a consultation paper issued by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in July 2015, the SFC, on 24 July 2017, published consultation conclusions and further consultation on the proposed capital and other prudential requirements for licensed corporations engaged in over-the-counter derivatives (OTCD) activities and other proposed changes to the Securities and Futures (Financial Resources)
On 28 June 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched a consultation on the proposed rules and code for Hong Kong-incorporated open-ended fund companies (OFCs).
At present, Hong Kong investment funds can only be established in the form of a unit trust, and not in corporate form. This is due to the restrictions under
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will introduce a new system for mandatory electronic filing of disclosure of interests notifications (DI notices), which will come into effect on 3 July 2017. From that day onwards, market participants are required to submit DI notices electronically through the new Disclosure of Interests Online System (DION System).
On 5 May 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a consultation paper on the proposed guidelines on online distribution and advisory platforms (Proposed Guidelines).
The Proposed Guidelines are a response to the recent expansion of different forms of online platform, which offer a wide range of investment services and functions to various investors.
To facilitate mutual assistance in the supervision and oversight of cross-border regulated entities, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the United Stated Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have recently entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU is a response to the growing globalisation of financial markets and the increased cross-border activities of