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期货和衍生品行业监管动态

Combating investment fraud and scams on online platforms remained an SFC
enforcement priority. The SFC traced the operators of ramp and dump schemes (Note

2) and dissolved their networks. It also strengthened its collaboration with local and

overseas regulators and law enforcement agencies.

“Hong Kong is an essential gateway to the Mainland for global firms and

investors and our markets have demonstrated strong resilience throughout

unprecedented challenges,” said Mr Tim Lui, the SFC’s Chairman. “We are confident

that Hong Kong’s position as a leading global financial centre is secure.”

“Financial market activities are increasingly interconnected and

cross-disciplinary in nature, and this calls for an agile and targeted regulatory

approach,” said Mr Ashley Alder, the SFC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “We

keep a laser focus on the areas of greatest risk where our work must have the greatest
impact.”

To strengthen Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a leading asset and wealth

management centre, the SFC authorised a number of new exchange-traded funds and

other investment products in Hong Kong. In addition, the launch of the MSCI China A

50 Connect Index Futures contract provides an additional risk management tool for

hedging exposures to the Mainland’s A-share market.

To promote sustainability and tackle climate change, the Green and Sustainable

Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (Note 3), co-chaired by the SFC and the Hong

Kong Monetary Authority, published a preliminary feasibility assessment of carbon

market opportunities for Hong Kong and announced next steps to transition the

financial ecosystem towards carbon neutrality. The SFC also concluded a consultation

on requirements for fund managers to consider climate-related risks in investment and

risk management processes and provide investors with appropriate disclosures.

“Our new climate-related disclosure requirements for funds and fund managers will

make it easier for investors to make informed decisions,” said Ms Julia Leung, the

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