The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is Hong Kong's independent statutory regulator for securities and futures markets, established in May 1989 in the aftermath of the 1987 stock market crash to foster orderly markets, protect investors and promote Hong Kong as an international financial centre. It regulates market participants such as brokers and fund managers, supervises exchanges and trading services, authorizes investment product offerings, and oversees the corporate activities of listed companies, funded through levies on transactions at the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Futures Exchange plus fees from market participants.
Facts
Geography
Country or Jurisdiction ServedWikidata Q7444930, property P17 (country). Country or Jurisdiction ServedPeople's Republic of China 2 Wikidata Q7444930, property P17 (country). Founding Year HeadquartersOne Island East, 18 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong 1 Classification
Institution Subtype In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: China, located there.
Sources
1. Securities and Futures Commission - Wikipedia
Infobox, Agency overview, Formed
Formed May 1989; 37 years ago (1989-05)
History, head office
The head office is in 54/F, One Island East, 18 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay.
Introduction, institution-subtype
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is Hong Kong's independent statutory regulator for securities and futures markets, established in May 1989 in the aftermath of the 1987 stock market crash to foster orderly markets, protect investors and promote Hong Kong as an international financial centre.
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