Financial Regulation in Hong Kong: Time for a Change

The global financial system experienced its first systemic crisis since the 1930s in autumn 2008, with the failure of major financial institutions in the United States and Europe and the seizure of global credit markets. Although Hong Kong was not at the epicentre of this crisis, it was nonetheless affected. Following an overview of Hong Kong's existing financial regulatory framework, the article discusses the global financial crisis and its impact in Hong Kong, as well as regulatory responses to date. From this basis, the article discusses recommendations for reforms in Hong Kong to address weaknesses highlighted by the crisis, focusing on issues relating to Lehman Brothers "Minibonds." The article concludes by looking forward, recommending that the crisis be taken not only as the catalyst to resolve existing weaknesses but also to strengthen and enhance Hong Kong's role and competitiveness as China's premier international financial centre.

Recommended Citation

Arner, Douglas W.; Hsu, Berry F.C.; and Da Roza, Antonio M. (2010) "Financial Regulation in Hong Kong: Time for a Change," Asian Journal of Comparative Law: Vol. 5 : Iss. 1, Article 8.
DOI: 10.2202/1932-0205.1238

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