Hong Kong's securities regulator said on Monday it had fined Hang Seng Bank HK$66.4 million ($8.52 million) for overcharging its clients while selling investment products. The Securities and Futures ...
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Hang Seng Bank fined for HK$66.4 million over misconduct in selling investment products
Hong Kong regulators have imposed a HK$66.4 million fine on Hang Seng Bank for misconduct related to how it sold investment products between 2014 and 2023. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) ...
Ascentage raises $126m in first biotech IPO of 2025
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Metsera eyes $289M IPO to fund phase 3 weight loss trial
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Hong Kong’s SFC fines Hang Seng Bank US$8.5 million for misconduct
The SFC found that the bank had engaged in serious misconduct, including excessive fees and soliciting clients for frequent transactions.
Hong Kong regulator fines Hang Seng Bank $8.5 million for investment product sales misconduct
Hong Kong's securities regulator said on Monday it had fined Hang Seng Bank HK$66.4 million ($8.52 million) for overcharging its clients while selling investment products. The Securities and Futures ...
Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reports fifth-best annual return despite fourth-quarter loss
The Exchange Fund, Hong Kong's financial war chest for defending the currency peg, reported a loss for the fourth quarter because of falling bond prices and a valuation loss on non-US dollar assets.
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Hong Kong regulator fines Hang Seng Bank $8.5 mln for investment product sales misconduct
Hong Kong's securities regulator said on Monday it had fined Hang Seng Bank HK$66.4 million ($8.52 million) for overcharging its clients while selling investment products.
Tech stocks lead Hong Kong decline, ending 6-day winning streak
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Hong Kong prepares for influx of listings from mainland China
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Hong Kong’s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority to adjust pace of projects
Speed of redevelopments will be reviewed to improve authority’s financial position, while property companies will be given more information on projects ahead of tenders.