Regulators in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia have warned investors of risks related to trading incited in social media platforms.
Category: Regulation
Wealth Connect MoU signed
The Chinese, Hong Kong and Macau financial regulators have agreed supervisory, enforcement and liaison arrangements for the Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Thai regulator files criminal complaint against Devere & Partners
The firm had operated securities brokerage and investment advisory businesses without a license.
SFC proposes factoring climate risks in investment
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has set out steps for fund managers to include measurable climate-related disclosures.
MAS sets sights on a green Singapore
Research, public-private schemes, incentives and regulations will transition the Lion City towards sustainability, according to MAS’s head of green finance.
Hong Kong promotes family offices
A range of governmental and regulatory initiatives this year aim to develop Hong Kong as a family office hub.
SFC hands out two-year ban to former account executive
He ‘failed to act with due skill, care and diligence and in the best interests of the clients’.
SFC bans former StanChart banker
After the Hong Kong financial regulator found he breached the group’s internal policies.
MAS fines increase by 68%
Products mis-selling, breaches of business conduct rules and serious impropriety most investigated.
Malaysia introduces framework for Islamic impact funds
Islamic funds with “waqf” features enable investors to participate in socially impactful activities.
