SFC concludes consultation on the enhanced Investor Compensation Regime

摘要

On 8 October 2019, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) released consultation conclusions on proposed enhancements to the Investor Compensation Regime, including raising the compensation limit from HK$ 150,000 to HK$500,000 per investor per default and covering northbound trading under Mainland-Hong Kong Stock Connect The SFC issued the 'Consultation Paper on Proposed Enhancements to the Investor Compensation Regime and Related Legislative Amendments' in April 2018. Subject to the legislative process, the SFC expects to implement the changes in early 2020.