Seminar for members of Ho Wong Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) on features and importance of financial planning.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and risks of funds and ILAS.
The last episode of Outsmart II, an SFC-sponsored TV game show, will be aired on TVB Jade Channel tonight at 10.30pm-11.00pm. The show will feature quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts. Viewers can test themselves by participating in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
This series of 10 Outsmart II episodes will be re-run on the programme archive on mytv.com of TVB.com until 8 April 2012.
The ninth episode of Outsmart II, an SFC-sponsored TV game show, will be aired on TVB Jade Channel tonight at 10.30pm-11.00pm, featuring quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts.
Viewers can test themselves in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
The eighth episode of Outsmart II, an SFC-sponsored TV game show, will be aired on TVB Jade Channel tonight at 10.30pm-11.00pm, featuring quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts.
Viewers can test themselves in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
The seminar covers the importance of personal financial planning.
The seventh episode of Outsmart II, an SFC-sponsored TV game show, will be aired on TVB Jade Channel tonight at 10.30pm-11.00pm, featuring quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts.
Viewers can test themselves in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
The sixth episode of Outsmart II, an SFC-sponsored TV game show, will be aired on TVB Jade Channel tonight at 10.30pm-11.00pm, featuring quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts.
Viewers can test themselves in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
The fifth episode of Outsmart II, an SFC-sponsored TV game show, will be aired on TVB Jade Channel tonight at 10.30pm-11.00pm, featuring quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts.
Viewers can test themselves in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
"InvestTalk" is a series of 13 eight-minute radio interview segments hosted by market commentator Wu Mang Ching on Metro Finance. You can listen to the segments again on Metro Broadcast iPhone App from now till mid-March.
The fourth episode of Outsmart II, an SFC-sponsored TV game show, will be aired on TVB Jade Channel tonight at 10.30pm-11.00pm, featuring quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts.
Viewers can test themselves in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
The third episode of Outsmart II, an SFC-sponsored TV game show, will be aired on TVB Jade Channel tonight at 10.30pm-11.00pm, featuring quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts.
Viewers can test themselves in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and risks of funds and ILAS.
The second episode of Outsmart II, an SFC-sponsored TV game show, will be aired on TVB Jade Channel tonight at 10.30pm-11.00pm, featuring quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts.
Viewers can test themselves in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
Seminar for students of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on the importance of financial planning.
Riding on the high viewership of Outsmart, a 10-episode TV game show launched in 2009, the SFC has sponsored the production of Outsmart II. Starting from today, the show will be aired on TVB Jade at prime time (10.30pm-11.00pm) from Monday to Friday until 9 March 2012, featuring quizzes of celebrities and artistes on topics about investor protection measures, product risks and trading procedures etc, and explanation of answers by academic experts.
Viewers can test themselves by participating in a real-time quiz run by TVB Fun Mobile Application during the broadcast.
Our Column in Headline Daily reminds leveraged forex margin trading investors are
ultimately responsible for the level of funds in their margin accounts. They have to ensure that enough cash is in the account to settle trades or else they would risk their positions being closed.
The last workshop covers the features and risks of ILAS.
The third workshop covers the features and risks of funds investment.
"InvestTalk" is a series of 13 eight-minute radio interview segments hosted by market commentator Wu Mang Ching on Metro Finance. You can listen to the segments again on Metro Broadcast iPhone App from now till mid-March.
Our column in Headline Daily points out that a warrant with high turnover does not necessarily mean that it is worth trading. Investors should consider other factors at the same time to select a warrant.
The second workshop covers the features and risks of stock investment.
The first workshop discusses the essence of financial planning.
Investor Day 2012 is jointly organised by the SFC and The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK). Renowned academics and seasoned professionals share their insights on various topics, including risk hedging amid high market volatility and points to note when investing in stocks of overseas market.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds that before investing in a RQFII fund, investors have to understand its features, risks and investment objectives.
The seminar covers the importance of personal financial planning.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors of the credit risk of Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) funds.
Seminar for students of the Hong Kong Institute of Education on features and risks of stock investing.
Our Column in Headline Daily reminds investors of the major risks of RQFII funds including single country risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.
A series of 13 episodes of eight-minute radio interview segments hosted by market commentator Wu Mang Ching on Metro Finance just ended earlier this month. But you can listen to the segments again on Metro Finance's site (www.104mfonline.com.hk) from now till mid-February, or thereafter, on Metro Broadcast iPhone App for four more weeks.
The latest issue explains to investors a credit rating downgrade may affect an issuer's ability to issue derivative warrants and callable bull/bear contracts (CBBCs). It also reminds investors of the risks of investing overseas through a local brokerage and explains how a mandatory call will terminate the trading of a CBBC before its expiry date.
Our Column in Headline Daily explains the features of Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) funds and reminds investors of the associated currency risk.
A photo-illustrated story entitled "Know about the sales-related information" is published in Hong Kong Economic Journal. The content is extracted from the latest investor booklet "Know your Rights in the Sales Process".
Our column in Consumer Council's Choice magazine reminds investors the risks of margin trading in volatile market.
Our Column in Headline Daily reminds investors of the high investment risks brought by index rebalancing.
A photo-illustrated story entitled "Know the product and your post-sale cooling-off right" is published in Hong Kong Economic Journal. The content is extracted from the latest investor booklet "Know your Rights in the Sales Process".
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Chan Yik Hei, a young inventor, and an SFC representative, talk about things to note about investing in HK listed overseas companies and online trading.
Our Column in Headline Daily elaborates the coverage of the Investor Compensation Fund and the circumstances in which investors could lodge claims with the Fund when investing in overseas companies via Hong Kong Depositary Receipts.
A photo-illustrated story entitled "The requirements on an intermediary to know its clients" is published in Hong Kong Economic Journal. The content is extracted from the latest investor booklet "Know your Rights in the Sales Process".
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Dr Kwong Kwok Hay, former Deputy Medical Superintendent of Hong Kong Sanitarium Hospital, and an SFC representative, discuss about bond investing.
Seminar for members of the Civil Servants on features and importance of Pre-retirement Financial Planning.
Our Column in Headline Daily explains the scope of coverage of the Investor Compensation Fund and the circumstances that warrant investor protection under the fund.
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Francis Fong, President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation and an SFC representative, discuss key issues of investment-linked assurance scheme.
Our Column in Headline Daily explains the things to note when investing in overseas company via Hong Kong Depositary Receipts
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Andy Tong, an interiors designer, and an SFC representative, discuss about how to monitor your investment through trading documents.
Our Column in Headline Daily reminds investors that the last trading day of a warrant is usually three settlement days before the expiry day. Investors cannot sell a warrant on the expiry day.
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Gerry Ma, chairman of Trade & Industry Department (HKSAR) Customer Liaison Group for SMEs, and an SFC representative, talk about ETF investment.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors on things to note about margin requirements, such as when the brokers may make margin call.
A photo-illustrated story entitled "Keep track of ongoing disclosure" is published in AM730. The content is extracted from the latest investor booklet "Know your Rights in the Sales Process".
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and risks of funds and ILAS.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and risks of funds and ILAS.
A photo-illustrated story entitled "Are non-exchange-traded derivative products suitable for you?" is published in Headline Daily. The content is extracted from the latest investor booklet "Know your Rights in the Sales Process".
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Nelson Chow, chairman of the Hong Kong Sommelier Association, and an SFC representative, discuss things to note about rights issues.
Seminar for members of the Hong Kong University Staff Association on stock investing and market misconduct.
A photo-illustrated story entitled "Know about the sales-related information" is published in AM730. The content is extracted from the latest investor booklet "Know your Rights in the Sales Process".
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and risks of funds and ILAS.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to study carefully the different features of different ELI, such as ELI linked to a basket of stocks.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and risks of funds and ILAS.
A photo-illustrated story entitled "Know the risks of exchange-traded derivative products" is published in Headline Daily. The content is extracted from the latest investor booklet "Know your Rights in the Sales Process".
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Psychiatrist Dr. Tsang Fan Kwong, and an SFC representative, talk about the risk of margin trading.
Joint organized event by the SFC and the Education Bureau introducing investment products and the latest investor protection measures for secondary school teachers.
A photo-illustrated story entitled "Know the product and your post-sale cooling-off right" is published in AM730. The content is extracted from the latest investor booklet "Know your Rights in the Sales Process".
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to take the trading price apart from the coupon rate into account when evaluating investment return of a bond traded on secondary market.
Seminar for students of Elder Academy of The Open University of Hong Kong on features and importance of financial planning.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and risks of funds and ILAS.
A photo-illustrated story entitled "The requirements on an intermediary to know its clients" is published in Headline Daily. The content is extracted from the latest investor booklet "Know your Rights in the Sales Process".
The latest issue reminds investors that margin requirements may change in the trading of securities and futures, especially in times of high volatility. It also explains the latest investor protection measures regarding synthetic ETFs.
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator together with Prudence Mak, a graphic designer, and an SFC representative, talk about fund investing.
Our column in Headline Daily explains the features of stapled securities, noting that stapling enables listing vehicles with a trust element to be subject to the same standards of regulation as listed companies.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and risks of funds and ILAS.
Five versions of 20-second videos started broadcasting along MTR lines in various timeslots from Monday to Friday from 14 November till early December. The series offers different messages to investors - from how to distinguish synthetic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from traditional ones and its associated risks to the importance of product key facts statements, how changes in implied volatility affect the pricing of a warrant and how warrant liquidity providers give price quotes.
The seminar covers the features and risks of various investment products.
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Szeto Wing Fu, Associate Professor of Hong Kong Shue Yan University, and an SFC representative, discuss about investment in RMB products.
Our Column in Headline Daily reminds investors to always stay vigilant when dealing with a company or person in the cyber world
The seminar covers the features and risks of various investment products.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and risks of funds and ILAS.
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Yu Chui Yee, an athlete and an SFC representative, talk about what an investor should take note of when trading shares on line.
Our Column in Headline Daily reminds investors to manage their online trading accounts properly.
Seminar for students of the Hong Kong Community College on stock market operation and features and risks of stock investing.
Seminar for students of the Hong Kong Institute of Education on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Lau Chin Ho, Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, and an SFC representative, discuss key issues of IPO and investing in listed overseas companies.
Our Column in Headline Daily reminds investors to note their responsibilities when trading online.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
The seminar covers the importance of personal financial planning.
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator, together with Chiu Tsang Hei, a music producer, and an SFC representative, discuss the do's and don'ts of stock investing.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to be prudent before signing any documents as the act acknowledges that they understand the investment and are responsible for their investment decisions.
The seminar covers the importance of personal financial planning.
The SFC has launched new TV advert "Invest prudently Signing means responsibility," a sequel to the "Ask Me" TV advert, reminding investors the critical questions they should ask before signing up for an investment. The new advert will be broadcast on various TV stations and on-line media from today.
An SFC-sponsored interview segment will be aired at 11:50 am and 3:35 pm on Metro Finance. Wu Mang Ching, a market commentator together with Chiu Woon, a drama actress, and an SFC representative, talk about what an investor should take note of when getting investment advice from an intermediary.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to note the procedures of fund redemption.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Our column in Headline Daily explains the kind of collateral-related information that fund managers are required to disclose in their synthetic ETF website.
The last seminar covers features and risks of ILAS.
Our column in Headline Daily points out that fund managers are required to provide full collateralization against the counterparty risk of each synthetic ETF before 31 October 2011.
In the third seminar, SFC invites Morningstar Asia Limited to discuss features of different investment funds and fund's rating.
In the second seminar, SFC invites HKSFA to introduce the stock market and risks of stock investment.
Our column in Headline Daily explains why synthetic ETF has counterparty risk and how the risk can be minimized by collateral arrangements.
In the first seminar, SFC invites IFPHK to discuss the essence of financial planning.
The latest issue of InvestEd Intelligence reminds investors the risks of online trading and discusses if it is obligatory on intermediaries to make margin calls in leveraged forex trading. Readers are invited to take a quiz to win a prize.
Our column in Headline Daily explains the criteria used by intermediaries in assessing clients' knowledge of derivatives, which is a new measure taking effect on 4 September 2011.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme, "ATM," last night. One was on information that requires ongoing disclosure to clients by fund managers. Another was related to the SFC's licensing regime of intermediaries. This episode is the last of a series of ten sponsored by the SFC. The public can review this particular episode until 20 September 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme, "ATM," last night. One question was about information that a distributor must disclose when marketing an investment product. The other was related to the features of bull equity-linked investments. The public can review this particular episode until 14 September 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
Our column in Headline Daily explains new measures, which took effect on 4 September 2011, aimed at strengthening investor protection when purchasing derivative products.
Seven "Investor Education Advice" videos will continue to be aired on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels daily during the live broadcast or re-runs of interactive quiz show "ATM" until the week ending 18 September. Topics covered by the videos include renminbi products, synthetic exchange-traded funds, liquidity and pricing of warrants, risk of unlicensed investment advice and introduction to SFC's InvestEd website.
We will continue to air six of a series of 10 20-second infomercials on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels daily during the live broadcast or re-runs of interactive quiz show "ATM," until the week ending 18 September. Topics include the new investor protection measures, such as the product key facts statements and the post-sale cooling off arrangement for unlisted structured products.
Our column in Headline Daily explains a new measure that requires intermediaries to assess their clients' knowledge of listed derivative products, taking effect on 4 September 2011.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme, "ATM," last night. One question was about the new measure that requires intermediaries to assure their clients' knowledge of listed derivative products. The other was about the clients' information that an intermediary must not collect before giving him/her investment advice. The public can review this particular episode until 7 September 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
"ATM," an interactive quiz show featuring questions related to investor education will continue to be aired on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels, at 10:30 pm from Sunday to Thursday until week ending 18 September. Among others, an average of two SFC-sponsored IE questions will be asked each week. The quiz will be re-run five times and three times on the following day on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels respectively.
The public can participate in the quiz by logging in via now 101 an hour before the live broadcast.
Our column in Headline Daily explains the Mandatory Call Event (MCE) of Callable Bull / Bear Contracts, and reminds investors a confirmed transaction may be revoked due to MCE.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme," ATM ," last night, covering the expiry date of a derivative warrant and dividend. The public can review this particular episode until 27 August 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme, "ATM," last night. One question was about how investors can differentiate synthetic ETFs from the HKEx website and the other explained for what kinds of investment products a KFS should be produced. The public can review this particular episode until 23 August 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
Our column in Headline Daily notes that bull ELI investors could suffer from steep losses if the underlying stock price goes below the strike price and falls sharply at market close on the final valuation date due to market volatility.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to understand the margin call procedures before trading on margin.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme, "ATM," last night. One question explained how Hang Seng constituents are weighed and the other was about the IPO listing formats available in Hong Kong. The public can review this particular episode until 15 August 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme, "ATM," last night. One question was related to misconceptions about renminbi bonds and another is about the features of renminbi funds. The public can review this particular episode until 9 August 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
Our column in Headline Daily advises investors to learn more about listing candidates, including their way of listing, trading procedures and related fees, before making investment decision.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Seminar for members of Elder Academy of Lingnan University on stock market operation and features and risks of investment products.
A series of 10 20-second infomercials will continue to be aired on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels daily during the live broadcast or re-runs of interactive quiz show "ATM." Topics include the new investor protection measures, such as the product key facts statements and the post-sale cooling off arrangement for unlisted structured products.
"ATM," an interactive quiz show featuring questions related to investor education will continue to be aired on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels, at 10:30 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. Among others, an average of two SFC-sponsored IE questions will be asked each week. The quiz will be re-run five times and three times on the following day on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels respectively.
The public can participate in the quiz by logging in via now 101 an hour before the live broadcast.
Eight "Investor Education Advice" videos will continue to be aired on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels daily during the live broadcast or re-runs of interactive quiz show "ATM." Topics covered by the videos include renminbi products, synthetic exchange-traded funds, liquidity and pricing of warrants, risk of unlicensed investment advice and introduction to SFC's InvestEd website.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to watch out for updated information regarding their investment products so that timely investment decisions can be made.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme, "ATM," last night. The questions were about the measure to ban on gift to promote fund products and the key features of exchange-traded funds (ETF). The public can review this particular episode until 2 August 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Seminar for members of Elder Academy of Lingnan University on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme, "ATM," last night, covering the number of exchange-traded funds (ETF) listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and the post-sales cooling-off period of equity-linked investment (ELI) products. The public can review this particular episode until 27 July 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to closely monitor their investments in volatile market and check if their investments would be affected by market events.
Our column in Headline Daily notes that offering documents of ILAS would make additional disclosure as required following the full implementation of investor protection measures on 25 June 2011.
Two SFC-sponsored questions were asked at now TV programme, "ATM," last night, covering the features of investment-linked assurance schemes (ILAS) and useful information available on SFC and InvestEd websites. The public can review this particular episode until 18 July 2011 by choosing the programme under "now 101" or "now Hong Kong" channels after switching to the "now Select" or "On demand" mode of their now TV remote control.
A series of 10 20-second infomercials will be aired on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels daily during the live broadcast or re-runs of interactive quiz show "ATM." Topics include the new investor protection measures, such as the product key facts statements and the post-sale cooling off arrangement for unlisted structured products.
Eight "Investor Education Advice" videos will be aired on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels daily during the live broadcast or re-runs of interactive quiz show "ATM." Topics covered by the videos include renminbi products, synthetic exchange-traded funds, liquidity and pricing of warrants, risk of unlicensed investment advice and introduction to SFC's InvestEd website.
"ATM," an interactive quiz show featuring questions related to investor education will be aired on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels, at 10:30 pm from Tuesday to Sunday starting from this week. Among others, an average of two SFC-sponsored IE questions will be asked each week. The quiz will be re-run five times and three times on the following day on now 101 and now Hong Kong channels respectively.
The public can participate in the quiz by logging in via now 101 an hour before the live broadcast.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors that the offering documents of funds are required to satisfy the additional disclosure requirements.
Joint organized event by the SFC and the Education Bureau. Introducing personal financial planning and investment products for secondary school teachers.
Our column in Headline Daily explains that starting from 25 June 2011, distributors are required to produce a key facts statement (KFS) for funds, investment-linked assurance schemes (ILAS) and unlisted structured investment products marketed to the investing public.
Our column in Headline Daily explains that distributors are required to disclose sales-related information in writing prior to or at the point of sale.
Investor Education Seminar Series Jointly Organised by the SFC and HKSFA. Topics to be covered include renminbi products and how to invest in an inflationary climate. Stay tuned for enrolment details to be posted on this website!
Our column in Headline Daily explains the enhanced disclosure requirements of sales-related information, including that distributors of investment products must disclose to investors any benefits it would receive from the product issuer.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors of tax obligations when investing overseas.
Seminar for students of the Hong Kong University on features and risks of stock investment.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Seminar for members of the Civil Servants on features and importance of Pre-retirement Financial Planning.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to study the company's fundamentals described in the prospectus.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to understand the use of IPO proceed before subscribing for IPOs.
Seminar for members of Hong Kong Police Kowloon East Region on features and importance of Financial Planning.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors not to rely on investment tips only when making IPO investment and should also read the prospectus.
Seminar for TSK Secondary School students on features and risks of stock investment.
This is the last segment of the interview series on bonds produced byMingPao.com for the SFC. Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong vice president Steve Chiu compares between bonds and bond funds in terms of risk diversification, management, liquidity and fees and charges, and explains what investors should note when deciding to invest in bonds or bond funds. The video can be viewed on the Mingpao.com website until June. An article on the interview is published in Finance section of Ming Pao Daily today.
Continuing to be aired this month is the five-episode 1-minute video series that highlight the need for investors to look up an IPO prospectus or they would have a weak legal ground to sue issuers for false and misleading disclosure, and explain what important information investors can find out and should note in an IPO prospectus. The programmes are aired at various timeslots on TVB (Jade, J2, HD), Cable, now TV, trains and buses.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode points out how to distinguish synthetic ETFs from traditional ETFs.
Seminar for members of the Hong Kong University Staff Association on features and risks of stock investment.
Our column in Headline Daily discusses the potential risks from the land use rights of the real estate investment trust.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode points out the differences between bonds and bond funds.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode alerts investors the liquidity risks of bonds.
In an interview on bonds produced by Mingpao.com for the SFC, Treasury Markets Association Executive Committee member Wilson Chan reminds investors to be cautious about interest rate and liquidity risks when trading bonds in the secondary market and advise them to consider adjusting their bond investing strategy amid inflation. The video can be viewed on the Mingpao.com website until June. An article on the interview is published in Finance section of Ming Pao Daily today.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode discusses the credit risks of bonds.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investor renminbi bonds are not guaranteed by the Central Government unless specified.
Our column in Headline Daily explains how a real estate investment trust (REIT) works and the associated risks.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode alerts investor a renminbi product may not necessarily be investing in renminbi-denominated assets.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investor renminbi products are generally not principal protected and not for speculation on renmibi appreciation.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investor renminbi products are generally not principal protected and not for speculation on renmibi appreciation.
Seminar for the police force on personal financial planning.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investor renminbi products are generally not principal protected and not for speculation on renmibi appreciation.
In an interview on bonds produced by Mingpao.com for the SFC, Treasury Markets Association Executive Committee member Wilson Chan explains how investors can find out useful information in relation to bond trading through the public domain. The video can be viewed on the Mingpao.com website until June. An article on the interview is published in Finance section of Ming Pao Daily today.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investors to check out more about the risks of investing on the SFC?s InvestEd website.
Our column in Consumer Council's Choice magazine reminds investors to get prepared before investing in listed renminbi securities.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to ask the advisers if there is something they don't understand about a product.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investors not to follow the herd or buy a stock on price.
This TV segment interviews Mr Brian Fung, Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Securities Association. Fung explains how the secondary market of renminbi (RMB) securities operates and reminds investors to check with their broker how the exchange rates between Hong Kong dollars and RMB are set. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:10pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode alerts investors the risk of getting unlicensed investment advice on the internet.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode explains how changes in implied volatility affect the pricing of a warrant.
Introducing personal financial planning and investment products. Two sessions are held on 12 and 14 April.
In the third of the six-segment interview series on bonds produced by Mingpao.com for the SFC, Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong vice president Steve Chiu says that bonds in general can balance the risks of an investment portfolio especially when the market is volatile, but bonds of different credit ratings carry different levels of risk. The video can be viewed on the Mingpao.com website until June. An article on the interview is published in Finance section of Ming Pao Daily today.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode discusses how the liquidity providers of warrants provide quotes for warrant trading.
This TV segment interviews Ms Cheri Wong, CEO, The Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts. Wong reminds investors to be aware of the risks of renminbi REITs and those of REITs that have an interest in real estate located in Mainland China. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:10pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
Seminar for the police force on personal financial planning.
It will be broadcast on RTHK One at 12:30 pm today to explain the renminbi (RMB) IPO subscription process using yellow form or via CCASS, and the secondary trading of RMB securities.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode points out how to distinguish synthetic ETFs from traditional ETFs.
In this TV segment, Mr James Wong, Vice Chairman, Federation of Share Registrars explains the IPO subscription process of RMB securities and what investors should note during the application process. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:10pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode points out the differences between bonds and bond funds.
Our column in Headline Daily stresses that renminbi securities are not principal-protected despite continuous appreciation of the currency.
Seminar for the police force on personal financial planning.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode alerts investors the liquidity risks of bonds.
It will be broadcast on RTHK One at 12:30 pm today to explain what investors should note when they subscribe renminbi IPO using physical white form or via white form eIPO.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One at 2 pm today, this interview reminds investors to get prepared before investing in listed renminbi securities.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode discusses the credit risks of bonds.
It will be broadcast on RTHK One at 12:30 pm today to update investors on the readiness of HKEx, brokerages and banks to provide renminbi securities trading and settlement services.
Co-produced by the SFC and nowTV, this is the first segment of a TV Series on RMB securities, interviewing with Mr David Lo, Vice President, Cash Market, Trading Division, HKEx. Mr Lo updates on the readiness of HKEx and the market for the trading and settlement of RMB securities. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:10pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
In the second of the six-segment interview series on bonds produced by Mingpao.com for the SFC, Treasury Markets Association Executive Committee member Andrew Fung explains the development of bond market in Hong Kong and why investors should understand the product of bonds. The video can be viewed on the Mingpao.com website until June. An article on the interview is published in Finance section of Ming Pao Daily today.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investor renminbi bonds are not guaranteed by the Central Government unless specified.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode alerts investor a renminbi product may not necessarily be investing in renminbi-denominated assets.
Seminar for the police force on personal financial planning. Four sessions will be held on 1, 7, 11 & 19 April.
Continuing to be aired this month is the five-episode 1-minute video series that highlight the need for investors to look up an IPO prospectus or they would have a weak legal ground to sue issuers for false and misleading disclosure, and explain what important information investors can find out and should note in an IPO prospectus. The programmes are aired at various timeslots on TVB (Jade, J2, HD), Cable, now TV, trains and buses.
The five-episode 1-minute video series explains (1) the need for investors to look up an IPO prospectus or they would have a weak legal ground to sue issuers for false and misleading disclosure; (2) the important information investors can check out from an IPO prospectus; (3) information concerning companies of different industries; (4) areas of caution regarding companies that operate outside Hong Kong; and (5) key financial information of companies seeking an IPO. The programmes are aired on TVB (Jade, J2, HD), Cable, now TV, trains and buses.
Our column in Headline Daily reminds investors to verify if their intermediaries provide IPO and trading services for listed renminbi securities.
This TV segment marks the end of the seven-episode Interview Series on Fund Investing. Hong Kong Investment Funds Association chairman Mr Desmond Ng answers investor queries about fund fees and explains the SFC's fund fee disclosure requirement. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:20pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investor renminbi products are generally not principal protected and not for speculation on renmibi appreciation.
SFC's advertorial in Hong Kong Economic Journal explains key steps investors should take before applying for renminbi IPO using yellow form.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investor renminbi products are generally not principal protected and not for speculation on renmibi appreciation.
SFC's advertorial in am730 explains key steps investors should take before applying for renminbi IPO using yellow form.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investor renminbi products are generally not principal protected and not for speculation on renmibi appreciation.
SFC's advertorial in Headline Daily explains key steps investors should take before applying for renminbi IPO using yellow form.
A 12-episode series of "Investor Education Advice" videos broadcast on TVB iNews, Cable TV, now TV, and on buses and trains in various timeslots today. This episode reminds investor renminbi products are generally not principal protected and not for speculation on renmibi appreciation.
Mingpao.com has produced a series of six interviews on bonds for the SFC. In the first interview, Treasury Markets Association Executive Committee member Andrew Fung reminds investors to caution against the currency and liquidity risks of renminbi bonds although the currency value of RMB is on an uptrend. The video can be viewed on the Mingpao.com website until June. An article on the interview is published in Finance section of Ming Pao Daily today.
SFC's advertorial in am730 explains key steps investors should take before applying for renminbi IPO using white form.
Seminar for the police force on personal financial planning.
This TV segment interviews with Mr Terry Pan, Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Investment Fund Association, who tells why some funds invest in derivatives and factors that should be considered before investing in this kind of funds. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:20pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
SFC's advertorials in Headline Daily and Hong Kong Economic Journal explain key steps investors should take before applying for renminbi IPO using white form.
Our column in Headline Daily explains the necessary preparations before participating in a renminbi IPO.
The latest issue reminds investors to get prepared before investing in listed renminbi securities and explains the associated risks and potential loss of equity-linked investment. Readers are invited to take a quiz to win a prize.
In this issue, Dr Wise reminds investors to get prepared before investing in listed renminbi securities.
Stay tuned to InvestEd Arena's finale to be aired on the Cable TV Finance Info Channel at 7:30p.m.
Stay tuned to InvestEd Arena's finale to be aired on the Cable TV Finance Info Channel at 5:00p.m.
The last of ten one-minute TV dramas starred by Hong Kong artistes, this programme says that funds can charge investors a performance once a year at most should they meet certain criteria, and explains the calculation methods of performance fee and where investors can get information about the fee. The programme will be aired at 11:00pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
The seminar introduces the stock market infrastructure, IPO investing, and basic concepts of stock trading to the undergraduate students of the Diocesan Girls' School.
This one-minute drama reminds investors that issuers of unlisted structured investment products should provide up-to-date financial information about the issuer, the guarantor (if any) and any key product counterparties, and should inform clients as soon as practical if any ?material adverse changes? are expected. It will be aired at 10:30pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
In this segment, with Ms Kerry Ching, representative of Hong Kong Investment Fund Association shares with investors the fund investing strategies they should adopt amid high inflation. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:20pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
Our column in Headline Daily explains the multiple factors that affect a derivative warrant's price.
Seminar for the police force on personal financial planning.
This one-minute drama tells that from June onwards, a distributor should disclose to the investors (except for professional investors) the capacity that it is acting, its affiliation with the product issuer, monetary or non-monetary benefits received from the issuer for selling the product. The programme will be aired at 10:30pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
This programme explains the investor characterisation requirement. From June onwards, even if an investor (except for professional investors) wishes to buy a derivative product and an intermediary has not made a recommendation, the intermediary should assess the client?s knowledge of derivatives. It will be aired at 10:30pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
This one-minute drama informs investors that effective late June 2010, they can cancel or unwind an investment during a cooling-off period of at least five business days after an order is placed for unlisted structured investment products with a term of over one year. The programme will be aired at 10:30pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
Seminar for the police force on personal financial planning. Three sessions will be held on 11, 17 & 25 March.
Stay tuned to the semi-final competition to be aired at 7:00am on the Cable TV Finance Info Channel. The programme will be rerun at 8:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm and 11:30pm respectively.
This one-minute drama tells that from late June 2010, product issuers should issue within 12 months a key facts statement (KFS) for each product that continues to be marketed in Hong Kong, while stressing that investors should always refer to the offering document for product details. The programme will be aired at 10:30pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 11 March, this radio segment discusses the credit and interest rate risks of renminbi bonds.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 10 March, this radio segment reminds investors about the exchange rate risks of renminbi bonds.
This one-minute drama says that intermediaries should explain to their clients why a recommended investment product is suitable for them and in their best interests, and they should not offer any gifts to a client in promoting a specific investment product. The programme will be aired at 10:30pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
This TV segment interviews with Ms Kerry Ching, representative of Hong Kong Investment Fund Association, who discusses the impact of inflation on different asset classes and how investors can monitor their investments under a high-inflation environment. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:20pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
The one-minute drama tells that intermediaries should not recommend products they do understand. Apart from the offering documents and marketing materials, they should do their own due diligence to obtain more information about the products from the issuers. The programme will be aired at 10:30pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 9 March, this radio segment discusses the differences between bonds and bond funds.
Check them out from our "Publications" section to understand the key features and risks of different types of Equity-linked Investments.
This one-minute drama starred by Hong Kong artistes explains that investment advisers should seek to know the investment objectives and experience and financial situation of their clients to assess their investment knowledge, investment horizon and risk tolerance. The programme will be aired at 10:30pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 8 March, this radio segment explains the feature of bond funds.
Stay tuned to the semi-final competition to be aired at 7:00am on the Cable TV Finance Info Channel. The programme will be rerun at 8:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm and 11:30pm respectively.
The first of ten one-minute TV dramas on the sales process of investment products starred by Hong Kong artistes, the programme outlines the regulatory landscape of investment advisers, highlighting that intermediaries carrying out SFC-regulated activities must be licensed by the SFC. It will be aired at 10:30pm on TVB Jade and HD Jade, and re-run for eight weeks on MyTV.com.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 7 March, this radio segment alerts investors about the interest rate and exchange rate risks of bonds.
Stay tuned to the semi-final competition to be aired at 7:00am on the Cable TV Finance Info Channel. The programme will be rerun at 8:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm and 11:30pm respectively.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 4 March, this radio segment discusses the liquidity risks of bonds.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 3 March, this radio segment reminds investors about the credit risks of bonds.
Four episodes of 20-second infomercials to be broadcast on 1,600 buses in various timeslots from today till 6 Mar. Topics include the new investor protection measures, such as the Product Key Facts Statements and the post-sale cooling off arrangement for unlisted structured products.
This TV segment interviews with Hong Kong Investment Fund Association representative Ms Sandra Lee who gives an account of the risks of investing in synthetic ETFs and such risks could be managed. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:20pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 2 March, this radio segment tells you more about the trading of bonds and the transaction costs involved.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 1 March, this radio segment discusses the differences between bonds and shares.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 28 February, this radio segment explains bonds as part of an investment portfolio.
Stay tuned to the semi-final competition to be aired at 7:00am on the Cable TV Finance Info Channel. The programme will be rerun at 8:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm and 11:30pm respectively.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 25 February, this radio segment discusses the credit and interest rate risks of renminbi bonds.
Stay tuned to the semi-final competition to be aired at 7:00am on the Cable TV Finance Info Channel. The programme will be rerun at 8:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm and 11:30pm respectively.
This TV segment interviews with Hong Kong Investment Fund Association representative Ms Sandra Lee who discusses the development trend of Hong Kong's exchange-traded fund (ETF) market and explains the differences between traditional ETFs and synthetic ETFs. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:20pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 24 February, this radio segment reminds investors about the exchange rate risks of renminbi bonds.
Our column in Headline Daily explains the differences of bonds and bond funds.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 23 February, this radio segment discusses the differences between bonds and bond funds.
Stay tuned to the semi-final competition to be aired at 7:00am on the Cable TV Finance Info Channel. The programme will be rerun at 8:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm and 11:30pm respectively.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 22 February, this radio segment explains the feature of bond funds.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 21 February, this radio segment alerts investors about the interest rate and exchange rate risks of bonds.
The seminar introduces the stock market infrastructure, IPO investing, and basic concepts of stock trading to the undergraduate students of the Diocesan Boys' School.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 18 February, this radio segment discusses the liquidity risks of bonds.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 17 February, this radio segment reminds investors about the credit risks of bonds.
Our column in Headline Daily explains mixed media offer.
Co-produced by the SFC and nowTV, this is the first segment of a TV Series on Fund Investing, interviewing with Mr Desmond Ng, Chairman of Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, who explains the key features and currency risks of RMB funds. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:20pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 16 February, this radio segment tells you more about the trading of bonds and the transaction costs involved.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 15 February, this radio segment discusses the differences between bonds and shares.
Broadcast on Commercial Radio One on 14 February, this radio segment explains bonds as part of an investment portfolio.
Our column in Headline Daily informs the public not to deal with unlicensed intermediaries.
This TV segment marks the end of the Interview Series on bonds. Professor Raymond So of Hang Seng Management College speaks on the difference between bonds and bond funds. Full version and abridged version will be broadcast at 2:20pm and several evening timeslots respectively on now Business News Channel.