The consultation period will run for three months with the new guidelines expected to be implemented in the first quarter of 2028.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has initiated a public consultation on a proposed investor identification regime for Hong Kong’s exchange-traded derivatives market (HKIDR-DM). This initiative aims to strengthen market integrity and support the sustainable growth of Hong Kong’s financial markets. This initiative will bolster our cross-market surveillance capabilities, reinforcing both market integrity and investor confidence - Rico Leung, SFC The proposal builds on the