Exchanges and Capital Markets


“The HKEx never lowered standards to attract IPOs”


“The HKEx never lowered standards to attract IPOs”

May 2010

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Paul Chow, HKEx chief executive 2003-2009 on not lowering listing standards to attract IPOs – on Moving to a virtual world of exchanges– the importance of home markets – on the emerging best practices of Hong Kong exchanges


“The HKEx never lowered standards to attract IPOs”


“The HKEx never lowered standards to attract IPOs”

May 2010

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Paul Chow, HKEx chief executive 2003-2009 on not lowering listing standards to attract IPOs– On ties with China – maintaining the quality of listings – creating a community of due diligence players in Hong Kong– the prospect of relaxing restrictions on exchanges


“The HKEx never lowered standards to attract IPOs”


“The HKEx never lowered standards to attract IPOs”

May 2010

Conversation with Paul Chow, Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Chief Executive, 2003-2010 on not lowering listing standards to attract IPOs – tackling the issue of a large number of small brokers in Hong Kong – international broker participation- alternative exchanges and dark pools in Hong Kong


“Jane Diplock, chairperson of IOSCO, says that harmonisation in securities regulation is achievable.”


“Jane Diplock, chairperson of IOSCO, says that harmonisation in securities regulation is achievable.”

October 2009

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Jane Diplock, Chairperson of New Zealand Securities Commission, Chairperson of IOSCO - IOSCO’s relationship with other regulators - “are some products too complex to sell?” - innovation and consumer protection


“Jane Diplock, chairperson of IOSCO, says that harmonisation in securities regulation is achievable.”


“Jane Diplock, chairperson of IOSCO, says that harmonisation in securities regulation is achievable.”

October 2009

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Jane Diplock, Chairperson of New Zealand Securities Commission, Chairperson of IOSCO - a definition of systemic risk - the emergence of a global regulator - regulations and the flow of capital


“Jane Diplock, chairperson of IOSCO, says that harmonisation in securities regulation is achievable.”


“Jane Diplock, chairperson of IOSCO, says that harmonisation in securities regulation is achievable.”

October 2009

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Jane Diplock, Chairperson of New Zealand Securities Commission, Chairperson of IOSCO - regulating the OTC market - cross-border supervision - the evolution of IOSCO - financial instrument accounting standards


“Hans Hoogervorst, the chairman of Dutch securities regulator on systemic risks and regulatory structures.”


“Hans Hoogervorst, the chairman of Dutch securities regulator on systemic risks and regulatory structures.”

October 2009

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Hans Hoogervorst, chairman, Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and vice-chairman of the International Organisation of Securities Committees’ technical committee - OTC markets, transparency and competition - IASB and FASB accounting


“Hans Hoogervorst, the chairman of Dutch securities regulator on systemic risks and regulatory structures.”


“Hans Hoogervorst, the chairman of Dutch securities regulator on systemic risks and regulatory structures.”

October 2009

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Hans Hoogervorst, chairman, Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and vice-chairman of the International Organisation of Securities Committees’ technical committee
- restructuring supervisory regimes - the twin peaks supervisory model and clear distinction of duties - systemic risk and micro-prudential regulation