Hong Kong Ordinances

SECURITIES AND FUTURES ORDINANCE - SECT 4

Regulatory objectives of Commission

The regulatory objectives of the Commission are-

   (a)  to maintain and promote the fairness, efficiency, competitiveness,
        transparency and orderliness of the securities and futures industry;

   (b)  to promote understanding by the public of the operation and
        functioning of the securities and futures industry;

   (c)  to provide protection for members of the public investing in or
        holding financial products;

   (d)  to minimize crime and misconduct in the securities and futures
        industry;

   (e)  to reduce systemic risks in the securities and futures industry; and

   (f)  to assist the Financial Secretary in maintaining the financial
        stability of Hong Kong by taking appropriate steps in relation to the
        securities and futures industry.