Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau has gazetted an order amending Schedules 1 and 2 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) to bring Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited and three financial infrastructure-related institutions within the Ordinance’s regulatory regime, with effect upon gazettal. The order specifies Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC), Hong Kong FMI Services Limited (HKFMI), OTC Clearing Hong Kong Limited (OTC Clear) and CMU OmniClear Limited (CMU OmniClear) as public bodies subject to the Ordinance’s restrictions, and extends relevant provisions to persons doing business with these entities. The Bureau cited HKIC’s government mandate to support innovation and technology and strategic industries through investment, and the other institutions’ public functions in managing and operating financial market infrastructures. The order will be tabled at the Legislative Council on June 25 for negative vetting.
Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Hong Kong) 2025-06-20
Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau designates Hong Kong Investment Corporation and three financial infrastructure firms as public bodies under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau amended the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance to include Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited and three financial infrastructure-related institutions. These entities are now public bodies subject to the Ordinance’s restrictions, extending provisions to those doing business with them. The order will be presented to the Legislative Council for negative vetting on June 25.