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Schroders and State Street fined by Hong Kong regulator
Schroder Investment Management (Hong Kong) and State Street Global Advisors have been fined by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for two separate regulatory breaches.
Best Practice | 14 Jun 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Schroders, Deutsche Bank, Old Mutual Wealth
Schroders has announced a host of senior moves in Asia Pacific, with Deutsche Bank reporting a high-level departure in the region. Old Mutual Wealth has named the head of its Financial Adviser School, while the firm’s Global Investors division is losing its absolute return manager following a difference of opinion.
Hong Kong regulator signs MoU with US counterpart
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has signed an agreement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) of the United States regarding the supervision and oversight of regulated entities operating cross border between the two jurisdictions.
HSBC Private Bank appeals record Hong Kong fine
In a misconduct case more than a decade old, HSBC Private Bank is appealing against a record HK$605m regulatory fine (£53.7m, $77.9m, €67.8m) and the possible revocation of its license to advise on securities.
People Moves | 24 Mar 16
PEOPLE MOVES: HBSC, SFC, Manulife HK, Alexander Beard
Former Standard Life head David Nish joins HSBC’s board of directors, while Hong Kong’s SFC appoints new director of enforcement. Manulife Hong Kong’s hires former Axa executive to head up its IT operations.