The Hong Kong government has begun a three-month consultation for introducing open-ended fund company structures (OFCs).
Category: Regulation
HK regulator waives fees for 2 more years
The Hong Kong capital market regulator has waived the annual licensing fees for another two years, and says it sees this move benefitting 39,000 intermediaries.
Thai regulator Japan FSA deepen fin coop
The Thai capital market regulator has entered into a collaboration with Japan’s Financial Service Agency that will strengthen cross-border business opportunities between the two countries and also enable more investment choices for investors.
Open ended fund structure planned for Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government has announced measures to boost the development of the local asset management industry.
Unusual trading prompts review of SGX
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Exchange have drawn up plans to strengthen the securities market after shares in three companies unexpectedly plummeted on the same day last year.
SFC on compliance in cross-border activities
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has reminded all licensed firms to ensure compliance with regulations of both local and other jurisdictions while conducting cross-border business activities.
SFC to widen investment scope for REITs
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has begun a public consultation on plans to amend its real estate investment trust rules to create greater investment flexibility.
Pacific Sun Advisors dir acquittals overturned
Hong Kong’s Court of First Instance has overturned the acquittals of Pacific Sun Advisors and its director Andrew Mantel after the city’s financial watchdog successfully argued it was based on legal errors.
MAS allows local financial institutions for RQFII licence
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is to allow eligible financial institutions to apply for a licence permitting them to invest in China’s onshore securities market.
Providers face six month cut-off for SFC applications
From 1 January next year providers seeking regulatory approval to launch new products, including ILAS, in Hong Kong will have only six months to complete the application process before data has to be re-submitted and they lose their application fee.
