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Hong Kong SFC head to depart for UK regulator
China regulator urges US$4 trillion fund industry to go global and diversify
January Regulatory Round-up: Concerns over hype surrounding crypto-assets
December Regulatory Round-up: HKMA raises banks’ awareness of climate risks; HK, S’pore regulators join forces in curbing ramp-and-dump schemes; Singapore and China widen financial cooperation
November Regulatory Round-up: Strict HK regs limit crypto and SPAC activities for FOs; Tighter AML rules affect PB client onboarding; FI executives’ take on China’s “common prosperity” drive
China’s common prosperity drive could prompt inflows into Hong Kong and Singapore: Value Partners co-chairman
October Regulatory Round-up: Ambiguity remains after GBA WM Connect launch; PWM firms spend most reg resources on suitability compliance; Hong Kong eyes tax concessions to boost FO appeal
September regulatory round-up: WM Connect and Southbound Bond Connect launched; International FIs expand in China; HK and S’pore regulators issue SPAC listing rules
Robeco secures PFM licence in China
Temasek sets up PE investment platform to nurture Singapore IPOs
ICHAM becomes first Singapore fund manager to secure China offshore investment allocation
August Regulatory Round-up: SFC fines UBS over multiple reg breaches; HK and SG regulators promote use of AML regtech; China strikes balance between inclusive growth and foreign investment
Citi obtains approval for onshore fund custody business in China
Hong Kong and Thailand mutually recognise funds
May Regulatory Round-up: Next steps in HK, SG mandatory reference check schemes; Minimum global corporate tax could benefit “jurisdictions with substance” such as SG and HK; Banks welcome further clarity on Wealth Connect
BlackRock China WM joint venture obtains AM licence
April Regulatory Round-up: MAS fines J. Safra Sarasin for AML breaches; HKMA praises banks on AML info sharing; Absence of wealth tax in SG is key draw for U/HNWIs
MAS teams up with funds, AMs to further Lion City as regional hub
March Regulatory Round-up
Jan/Feb Regulatory Round-up: GBA Wealth Management Connect; warning against ramp-and-dump scams; 2021 priorities
Wealth and asset management industry welcomes HK budget initiatives, but wants progress on FO tax exemptions
Hong Kong, Thailand sign Mutual Recognition of Funds agreement
November Regulatory Round-up: Ant IPO suspension may signal private sector retreat; SFC reassures FIs on US sanctions vs. NSL; MAS 2021 enforcement focus may shift to PB
September Regulatory Round-up: FinCEN leak; MAS’s individual accountability regime; removal of private OFC fund restrictions
August Regulatory Round-up: China opens bond market to foreigners; HK launches Limited Partnership Fund regime; HK security law may clash with US sanctions
SFC removes all investment restrictions for private OFC funds
Citi obtains domestic fund custody licence in China
Hong Kong SFC head to depart for UK regulator
China regulator urges US$4 trillion fund industry to go global and diversify
January Regulatory Round-up: Concerns over hype surrounding crypto-assets
December Regulatory Round-up: HKMA raises banks’ awareness of climate risks; HK, S’pore regulators join forces in curbing ramp-and-dump schemes; Singapore and China widen financial cooperation
November Regulatory Round-up: Strict HK regs limit crypto and SPAC activities for FOs; Tighter AML rules affect PB client onboarding; FI executives’ take on China’s “common prosperity” drive
China’s common prosperity drive could prompt inflows into Hong Kong and Singapore: Value Partners co-chairman
October Regulatory Round-up: Ambiguity remains after GBA WM Connect launch; PWM firms spend most reg resources on suitability compliance; Hong Kong eyes tax concessions to boost FO appeal
September regulatory round-up: WM Connect and Southbound Bond Connect launched; International FIs expand in China; HK and S’pore regulators issue SPAC listing rules
Robeco secures PFM licence in China
Temasek sets up PE investment platform to nurture Singapore IPOs
ICHAM becomes first Singapore fund manager to secure China offshore investment allocation
August Regulatory Round-up: SFC fines UBS over multiple reg breaches; HK and SG regulators promote use of AML regtech; China strikes balance between inclusive growth and foreign investment
Citi obtains approval for onshore fund custody business in China
Hong Kong and Thailand mutually recognise funds
May Regulatory Round-up: Next steps in HK, SG mandatory reference check schemes; Minimum global corporate tax could benefit “jurisdictions with substance” such as SG and HK; Banks welcome further clarity on Wealth Connect
BlackRock China WM joint venture obtains AM licence
April Regulatory Round-up: MAS fines J. Safra Sarasin for AML breaches; HKMA praises banks on AML info sharing; Absence of wealth tax in SG is key draw for U/HNWIs
MAS teams up with funds, AMs to further Lion City as regional hub
March Regulatory Round-up
Jan/Feb Regulatory Round-up: GBA Wealth Management Connect; warning against ramp-and-dump scams; 2021 priorities
Wealth and asset management industry welcomes HK budget initiatives, but wants progress on FO tax exemptions
Hong Kong, Thailand sign Mutual Recognition of Funds agreement
November Regulatory Round-up: Ant IPO suspension may signal private sector retreat; SFC reassures FIs on US sanctions vs. NSL; MAS 2021 enforcement focus may shift to PB
September Regulatory Round-up: FinCEN leak; MAS’s individual accountability regime; removal of private OFC fund restrictions
August Regulatory Round-up: China opens bond market to foreigners; HK launches Limited Partnership Fund regime; HK security law may clash with US sanctions
SFC removes all investment restrictions for private OFC funds
