Financial Services Regulatory Update 2019/08/30

  • Stock Exchange of Thailand Welcomes the First Hang Seng Index Derivative Warrants in Thailand
  • Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and Independent Commission Against Corruption Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cooperation in Combating Financial Crime
  • Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Circular to Licensed Corporations on Managing the Liquidity Risk of Funds
  • Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Bans Samuel Lee Kwok Tung for Eight Months
  • High Court Extends Interim Injunctions Freezing Assets of Suspected Manipulators of GEM Stock in A Prosecution Brought by Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission
  • Hong Kong Monetary Authority Issues Circular on One-year Extension of the Final Implementation Phase of the Margin Requirements for Non-centrally Cleared Derivatives
  • Hong Kong Monetary Authority Updates Requirements for Opening of Accounts Following Amendments to Paragraph 5.1 of the Code of Conduct
  • Hong Kong Monetary Authority Provides Liquidity Facilities Framework for Banks
  • Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Consults Market on Proposed Microstructure Enhancements in the Securities Market
  • The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Issues Announcement in Relation to the Matter of Shenji Group Kunming Machine Tool Company Limited Cancellation of Listing
  • The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Issues Announcement in Relation to the Matter of Zhejiang Prospect Company Limited Cancellation of Listing
  • Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and BMO Capital Markets Corporation Settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Charges for Improper Handling of American Depositary Receipts
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Charges ICO Rating with Failing to Disclose it was Paid to Tout Digital Assets
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Charges RSM US LLP with Violating Auditor Independence Rules
  • Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom Agrees Plan for a Phased Implementation of Strong Customer Authentication
  • Financial Conduct Authority of United Kingdom Requests Claims Management Companies to Raise Advertising Standards
  • Singapore Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry Association Launches Four-week Public Consultation on Code of Practice for the Digital Asset Industry
  • China Announces to Build Shenzhen into Socialist Demonstration Area
  • China Unveils New Financial Opening-up Measures
  • China Securities Regulatory Commission Releases the Revised Measures for the Administration of Representative Offices of Foreign Stock and Futures Exchanges in China
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission Action Leads to Allianz Australia Insurance Limited Refunding over AUD8 Million in Consumer Credit Insurance Premiums and Fees
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission Updates Guidance on Climate Change Related Disclosure
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission Proposes Ban on the Sale of Binary Options to Retail Clients and Restrictions on the Sale of Contracts for Differences
  • Shanghai Stock Exchange Answers Questions on Operation of STAR Market in First Month of Trading
  • Shanghai Stock Exchange Reports on Actions against Listed Companies’ Violations in Information Disclosure in H1 2019
  • Shenzhen Stock Exchange Reports Punishments for Violations of Listed Companies in 2019
  • Canadian Securities Administrators Issues Guidance on Climate Changed-related Disclosure
  • Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Provides Guidance on Treatment of the Additional Cash Buffer of Investors Compensation Fund
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Financial Services Regulatory Update 2019/08/16

  • Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Statement on Backdoor Listings and Shell Activities
  • Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Bans Tu Bing for Life
  • Hong Kong Monetary Authority Announces the Implementation Progress and the Future Plans for the Open Application Programming Interface Framework for the Hong Kong Banking Sector
  • Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Welcomes Public Consultation by Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange on WVR-Related Rules Changes
  • Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Rolls out USD London Metal Mini Futures to Expand London Metal Exchange Trading in Asian Time Zone
  • Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Introduces Weekly Index Options from September 16, 2019
  • The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Publishes Conclusions on Proposed Rule Changes Associated with Backdoor Listing and Shell Activities to Strengthen Long-Term Health, Quality and Sustainability of the Market
  • The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Announces Stock Connect Inclusion Arrangements for A+H Companies Listed on Star Market
  • The GEM Listing Committee of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Censures Mr Liang Jian Heng, a Former Controlling Shareholder of Wan Cheng Metal Packaging Company Limited, for Breaching the GEM Listing Rules and the Director’s Undertaking
  • The Listing Committee of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Censures a Number of the Current Directors of Amax International Holdings Limited for Breaching the Listing Rules and the Director’s Undertaking
  • Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Publishes Consultation Paper on Codification of General Waivers and Principles Relating to IPOs and Listed Issuers and Minor Rule Amendments
  • Former Real Estate Investment Trusts Manager and Executives Settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Charges for More Than US$60 Million
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Proposes to Modernize Disclosures of Business, Legal Proceedings, and Risk Factors Under Regulation S-K
  • Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom Launches Consultation Guiding Firms on the Fair Treatment of Vulnerable Customers
  • Financial Conduct Authority of United Kingdom Fines Standard Life Assurance Limited £30 Million for Non-Advised Pension Sales Failures
  • Financial Conduct Authority of United Kingdom Announces Extension to its Use of the Temporary Transitional Power
  • Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom Provides Clarity on Current Cryptoassets Regulation
  • European Securities and Markets Authority Consults on Performance Fee Guidelines for Retail Funds
  • European Securities and Markets Authority Readies Stress Testing Requirements for Money Market Funds
  • Singapore and Kenya Establish Cooperation on Developing Digital Infrastructure
  • Monetary Authority of Singapore Issues New Rules to Strengthen Cyber Resilience of Financial Industry
  • Monetary Authority of Singapore Launches Sandbox Express for Faster Market Testing of Innovative Financial Services
  • People’s Bank of China Official Interprets Measures for Further Opening Up of the Financial Sector
  • Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange Publish 2019 Q2 Report on Stock pledged Repo Risk Analysis
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission Consults on New Guidance for Companies on Whistleblower Policies
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission Sues Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited for Misrepresentations and Unconscionable Conduct over Account Fees
  • Financial Action Task Force Updates its Risk-based Approach Guidance
  • Vietnam Launches Government Bond Futures at the Hanoi Stock Exchange
  • Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority Reviews Effectiveness of the “Direct transmission” Circular
  • Abu Dhabi Global Market Welcomes Digital Bank Applications to its International Financial Center
  • Abu Dhabi Global Market Releases Regulatory and Governance Regime for Robo-Advisors
  • Abu Dhabi Global Market Deepens Financial Collaborations and Economic Ties with Key Institutions in China
  • Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Multi Derivatives Exchange Nepal
  • Insurance Authority of Hong Kong Publishes Consultation Conclusions of the Guidelines on “Fit and Proper” Criteria and Continuing Professional Development Requirements for Licensed Insurance Intermediaries
  • The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Issues Announcement in Relation to the Matter of China Nonferrous Metals Company Limited Cancellation of Listing
  • Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Reprimands and Fines Sincere Securities Limited HK$5 Million for Internal Control Failings
  • Shanghai Stock Exchange Terminates STAR Market IPO Review of Relevant Companies by Law
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