Events listed in Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime (HKIDR)
Circular to intermediaries HKEX’s annual rehearsal for trading system recovery
ID 24453
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published a circular to inform intermediaries of the „annual rehearsal for trading system recovery“ of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). Specifically, the rehearsal is scheduled for August 19, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. and will cover two processes related to the Hong Kong investor identification regime (HKIDR), namely (as quoted) 1. the submission ...
Investor identification regime to take effect on 20 March 2023
ID 22116
In view of the upcoming new Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime (HKIDR) which will be effective from March 20, 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published a press statement primarily addressed at investors to once again remind them that they need to submit their consent for the „collection, storage, processing and use of personal data“ BEFORE that date. Otherwise, they will not ...
Circular to Intermediaries Arrangements for the launch of the Hong Kong Investor ...
ID 22114
The Securities and Futures Commission, SFC, has issued a circular in connection with the upcoming new Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime (HKIDR) which will come into force on March 20, 2023. Specifically, the circular reminds intermediaries that they must ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations under the corresponding provisions of the [*Code of Conduct for Persons Licensed by or Registered with the Securities and ...
G.N. 1129 / 2023
ID 22016
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) has published a new General Notice (G.N. 1129 / 2023) to finally bring into force the new Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime (HKIDR) on March 20, 2023 and the new Over-the-counter Securities Transactions Reporting Regime (OTCR) on September 25, 2023. Under the investor identification regime, licensed corporations and registered institutions are required to submit to ...
Circular to Intermediaries Submission of BCAN-CID Mapping File for the Hong Kong ...
ID 21641
The Securities and Futures Commission, SFC, has issued a circular in connection with the upcoming new Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime (HKIDR) which will come into force on March 20, 2023. Specifically, the circular reminds intermediaries that they may now submit their mapping files including the assigned BCANs (Broker-to-Client Assigned Numbers) and the matched Client Identification Data (CID) to the Stock Exchange of Hong ...