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Guidelines on hacking risks associated with internet trading in financial markets

30/10/2017(1)
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recognise the need for effective cybersecurity management as cyber risk poses an increasingly significant threat to ... Read More
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SFC issues restriction notices to three brokers to freeze client accounts linked to suspected market manipulation

31/08/2017(0)
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued restriction notices to Caitong International Securities Co., Ltd, Pacific Foundation Securities Limited and Yuanta Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited (the brokers), ... Read More
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Asian stocks post biggest rise in a month; dollar weak

22/05/2017(0)
Asian stocks posted their biggest daily rise in a month on Monday following modest gains in U.S. shares, though the greenback came under renewed pressure as Washington’s political turmoil ... Read More
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The regulatory authorities of Hong Kong and UK sign Fintech cooperation agreement

15/05/2017(0)
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today entered into a cooperation agreement with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to foster collaboration in support of financial technology (Fintech) innovation ... Read More
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HKEX Announces Plan for Physically Settled CNH and US$ Gold Futures

08/05/2017(0)
First of their kind gold futures contracts denominated in CNH and US$ and traded on the same platform Physical kilobar (1 kilogram) contract ideal for Asia After-hours as well ... Read More
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Dollar, S&P 500 Futures Drop on Health-Care Flop: Markets Wrap

27/03/2017(0)
Yen gains, while dollar is close to erasing post-Trump rally Japanese, Hong Kong equities retreat while gold climbs The dollar and U.S. equity futures accelerated Friday’s declines and gold ... Read More
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SFC obtains court orders to freeze bank accounts in suspected Pyramid and Ponzi scheme

22/03/2017(0)
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today obtained an interim order from the Court of First Instance to freeze approximately $2.66 million in the bank accounts of Mr Heriberto ... Read More
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British HSBC chief faces probe into tax affairs

17/03/2017(0)
The boss of Britain’s biggest bank is facing a probe over his tax affairs after insisting his main home is in Hong Kong. HSBC chief exec Stuart Gulliver, 58, ... Read More
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HKEX advances the preparatory work for Bond Connect

15/03/2017(0)
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) welcomes the announcement by Li Keqiang, the Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, today about setting up ... Read More
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PwC launches Hong Kong legal practice

10/03/2017(0)
The Big Four accountancy firm has entered the legal fray making hires from King & Wood Mallesons and O’Melveny & Myers. The move has resulted in the establishment of ... Read More
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