SFC hosts IOSCO Committee 2 meeting in Hong Kong to discuss secondary market regulations and global standards.
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On April 22, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") hosted the plenary meeting of The International Organization of Securities Commissions’ ("IOSCO") Committee on Regulation of Secondary Markets (Committee 2) in Hong Kong on 22–23 April 2026.
Regulatory Priorities and Market Dynamics
Global securities regulators gathered in Hong Kong this week to exchange views on pressing issues of secondary markets worldwide. The discussion focused on regulatory responses to an evolving trading environment, including developments in the implementation of extended trading hours, challenges surrounding market liquidity and volatility, and ongoing efforts to strengthen global market resilience.
SFC Leadership and Commitment
Mr Rico Leung, the SFC's Executive Director of Supervision of Markets, said the meeting underscored Hong Kong’s role as a leading international financial centre and an active contributor to the global regulatory initiatives. 'Hong Kong remains fully committed to working with our international counterparts to help shape robust global standards and foster cross-border cooperation,' Mr Leung said. 'These efforts are vital for maintaining market integrity and safeguarding investors on a global level.'
IOSCO Organizational Framework
IOSCO is the international body that brings together the world's securities regulators and is recognised as the global standard setter for securities markets. Its membership regulates more than 95% of the world’s securities markets in more than 130 jurisdictions. Committee 2 monitors developments in the structure of global capital markets and financial market infrastructure, plays a key role in advancing IOSCO’s mission: protecting investors, ensuring fair and efficient markets, and promoting financial stability.
Administrative Note
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