Tag: Hong Kong SFC

March 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

SFC reprimands and fines BOCOM International (Asia) Limited $15 million for sponsor failures

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined BOCOM International (Asia) Limited (BIAL) $15 million, for failing to discharge its duties as a sponsor in relation to the listing application of China Huinong Capital Group Limited. Failure to conduct all reasonable due diligence before submitting an application China Huinong is a company established…

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March 15, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Hong Kong SFC adds Kanagawa Associates to its alert list

Hong Kong’s financial regulator the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has updated its Alert List, which features the names of businesses that are unlicensed in Hong Kong and are believed to be, or to have been, targeting Hong Kong investors or claim to have an association with Hong Kong. Added to the SFC Alert List…

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March 09, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

SFC announces implementation of expanded Short Position Reporting

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) just reminded market participants that with effect from 15 March 2017, reporting will be required for reportable short positions in all Designated Securities eligible for short selling specified by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. This follows the completion of a two-month pilot test of the…

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