The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced that it reprimanded and fined a Hong Kong private equity firm, SEAVI Advent Ocean Private Equity Limited (PE Firm), for employing or appointing unlicensed...more
11/2/2019
/ Asset Management ,
Breach of Duty ,
Code of Conduct ,
Debentures ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fines ,
Fund Managers ,
Hong Kong ,
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) ,
Investors ,
Licensing Rules ,
Private Equity Firms ,
Private Investment Funds ,
Professional Disciplinary Actions ,
Securities ,
Unlicensed Professionals
The Guidelines on Online Distribution and Advisory Platforms (Guidelines) issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will become effective on 6 July 2019. With the recent expansion of various online...more
7/3/2019
/ Code of Conduct ,
Complex Financial Products ,
Derivatives ,
Final Guidance ,
Governance Standards ,
Hong Kong ,
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) ,
Investment Funds ,
Investment Products ,
Online Platforms ,
Operators ,
Public Consultations ,
Robo-Advisors ,
Suitability Requirements
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on 16 November 2017 published its Conclusions on its one-year consultation in relation to enhancement of asset management regulation and point-of-sale transparency...more
1/11/2018
/ Amended Rules ,
Asset Management ,
Code of Conduct ,
Financial Stability Board ,
Fund Managers ,
Hong Kong ,
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) ,
Intermediaries ,
IOSCO ,
Liquidity ,
Point of Sale Terminals ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Transparency
The use of online platforms for distribution of financial products has become increasingly popular in Hong Kong. In May 2017, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a Consultation Paper inviting comments...more
6/26/2017
/ Code of Conduct ,
Comment Period ,
Complex Financial Products ,
Corporate Governance ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Hong Kong ,
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) ,
Investor Protection ,
Online Distribution ,
Online Platforms ,
Proposed Guidance ,
Public Consultations ,
Retail Investors ,
Risk Management ,
SEHK