Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and Hong Kong Monetary Authority Publish Joint Consultation Conclusions on Amendments to OTC Derivatives Trading Requirements under the Clearing Rules

Odaily Planet Daily News The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have published a joint consultation conclusion on amendments to the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trading requirements under the Clearing Rules. Given widespread market support, the SFC and HKMA will proceed with the legislative process to introduce the proposed amendments into the Clearing Rules, with plans to implement them starting March 1, 2027 (the proposed start date of the new calculation period).