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Process Review Panel for the SFC publishes annual report

     The Process Review Panel (PRP) for the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today (October 30) published its annual report covering the work of the PRP in 2017-18.

     The PRP Chairman for 2017-18, Dr Moses Cheng, said, “In 2017-18, the PRP reviewed 60 completed or closed cases under different areas of the work of the SFC. The PRP made a number of observations and recommendations to the SFC for its consideration, which would be conducive to the SFC’s enhancement of procedures and guidelines.

     “We are thankful to the SFC for its co-operation and support in facilitating the work of the PRP, as well as its positive response to our recommendations,” he added.

     The PRP welcomes views from market participants and the public on the work of the PRP. They may send their views to the PRP by email at prp@fstb.gov.hk.  

     The annual report has been uploaded onto the website of the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (www.fstb.gov.hk/fsb/topical/afsreport.htm). read more

Sponsors sought for fireworks displays to celebrate 70th anniversary of founding of People’s Republic of China

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is inviting organisations that wish to sponsor fireworks displays to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to submit applications on or before November 14 (Wednesday).
 
     Applicants should sponsor both fireworks displays to be held next year on February 6 (the second day of Lunar New Year) and October 1 under the theme “Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC”.
 
     Applications should be submitted to the Secretary of the Fireworks Vetting Committee (address: Entertainment Office, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, 8/F, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong).
 
     Further enquiries can be made on 2591 1382. read more