Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Hedge funds open to retail investors in HK
A new ruling by Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today will allow retail investors in the Special Administrative Region to buy hedge funds from the third quarter of this year.
Hong Kong plans to extend derivatives trading hours
The Hong Kong Exchange (HKEx) is consulting the industry on whether to extend the trading hours of Hong Kong stock-related derivatives and their underlying assets. Currently, stock options and futures contracts are traded for a total four and a half…
HKEx to offer international stock futures/options
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) plans to introduce 20 international stock futures and 20 international stock options contracts, which are due to start trading on October 4, subject to approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).