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HSBC fined HK$4.2m over research disclosure breaches

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) HK$4.2m after it failed to comply...

FCA leads global crackdown on rogue finfluencers

A global coalition of financial regulators, led by the UK's FCA, has taken coordinated action to clamp down on so-called “finfluencers” promoting unauthorised financial...

Cross-border fund distribution: Key regulatory updates for fund managers in May...

Fund managers distributing UCITS and AIFs internationally face a constantly evolving regulatory environment. To support legal, compliance, and distribution teams, Zeidler has updated its...

Hong Kong investment firm selects MCO for enhanced compliance management

A Hong Kong-based investment management firm has partnered with MyComplianceOffice (MCO) to streamline, centralise and improve compliance within its operations. 

SFC unveils consultation on visual asset trading platform regulation

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has launched a consultation on the proposed requirements for operators of virtual asset trading platforms.

UBS fined $51m by Hong Kong regulator for overcharging

Swiss multinational investment bank UBS has reportedly been fined HKD $400M ($51m) by Hong Kong’s securities regulator for overcharging around 5,000 clients. The Hong Kong...

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