Hong Kong to roll out investor IDs by mid-2018

It will allow regulators to see who's trading listed stocks.

According to Bloomberg, a long-awaited system that will allow regulators to take a closer look at who’s trading mainland-listed stocks from Hong Kong will start in the middle of next year, according to the city’s top securities regulator.

An investor identity mechanism for the stock link from the former British colony into mainland China will “by and large” reach the asset manager level, according to Ashley Alder, chief executive officer of the Securities and Futures Commission.

Read the full report here.

Join Hong Kong Business community
Since you're here...

...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you design and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this website and in print magazine.

We can also organize a real life or digital event for you and find thought leader speakers as well as industry leaders, who could be your potential partners, to join the event. We also run some awards programmes which give you an opportunity to be recognized for your achievements during the year and you can join this as a participant or a sponsor.

Let us help you drive your business forward with a good partnership!

Top News

Cathay forecasts up to $6.5b profit for H1 2026
Passenger and cargo volumes increased in June, although elevated fuel prices continued to weigh on operations.
Aviation
Inflation holds at 2% in June
Higher utility and transport costs were partly offset by declines in basic food and durable goods prices.
Economy
Asset management AUM hits record $42.2t
Fund inflows, stronger IPO activity and tax reforms are supporting the sector’s recovery, KPMG said.
Economy