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SFC’s new initiative to warn against unauthorised investment schemes
SFC’s new initiative to warn against unauthorised investment schemes 1401 788 Hauzen LLP
The Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) launched a new initiative to warn the public against unauthorised investment arrangements which are suspected to be collective investment schemes (“CIS”).

SFC publishes Guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Fund Disclosures
SFC publishes Guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Fund Disclosures 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
On 29 June 2021, the Securities and Futures Commission published the “Circular to management companies of SFC-authorized unit trusts and mutual funds – ESG funds”.

Court of Appeal grants SFC compensation orders against former directors of EganaGoldpfeil
Court of Appeal grants SFC compensation orders against former directors of EganaGoldpfeil 1401 786 Hauzen LLP
Court of Appeal grants the Securities and Futures Commission $622 million compensation orders against former directors of EganaGoldpfeil (Holdings) Ltd.

SFC suspends a Responsible Officer of GEO Securities Ltd
SFC suspends a Responsible Officer of GEO Securities Ltd 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission suspends a Responsible Officer of GEO for breach of licensing conditions.

Launch of grant scheme for open-ended fund companies and real estate investment trusts
Launch of grant scheme for open-ended fund companies and real estate investment trusts 1401 788 Hauzen LLP
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary announces subsidies for open-ended fund companies to set up in or re-domicile and Real Estate Investment Trusts to list in HK.

FSTB Concludes Landmark Consultation on New Licensing Regime for VASPs
FSTB Concludes Landmark Consultation on New Licensing Regime for VASPs 1400 788 Basil Hwang
Proposal has received broad support from respondents, who understand the importance of regulating VASPs in fulfilment of the obligations outlined by the FATF.

The Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) reprimanded and fined Ewarton Securities Limited
The Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) reprimanded and fined Ewarton Securities Limited 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Securities and Futures Commission reprimanded and fined Ewarton Securities Limited for internal control failings and breaches of the SFC’s Code of Conduct.

Joint statement on IPO-related misconduct
Joint statement on IPO-related misconduct 1920 1080 Hauzen LLP
On 20 May 2021, SFC and HKEx issued a joint statement setting out the general approach taken by them to address regulatory issues formed in recent new listings.  The statement described how the regulators would deploy their respective powers under the SFO, the SMLR and the Listing Rules to tackle issues that mainly involved suspected arrangements to artificially satisfy the initial listing requirements, or facilitate market manipulation of the shares after the IPO.

SFC warns against online investment scams
SFC warns against online investment scams 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Securities and Futures Commission has recently concluded an online campaign alerting the public about the use of online platforms to defraud investors. There are many ways to ascertain and verify the identity of the counter-party on the other end of the deal.  Here are some ways to avoid falling victim to investment scams:-

Market Misconduct Tribunal sanctions China Medical & HealthCare Group Limited and its directors for late disclosure of inside information
Market Misconduct Tribunal sanctions China Medical & HealthCare Group Limited and its directors for late disclosure of inside information 1920 1080 Hauzen LLP
On 12 May 2021, MMT fined China Medical & HealthCare Group Limited, formerly known as COL Capital Limited, and six of its former and current directors a total of $4.2 million for failing to disclose inside information as soon as reasonably practicable following proceedings brought by the SFC.
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