Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a restriction notice to Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited and Dongwu Securities International Brokerage Limited, prohibiting them from disposing or transferring assets held in accounts ultimately owned by a board member of a listed company, who is suspected of misconduct and violating his duties to the company [1] Group 1 - The restriction notice was issued under sections 204 and 205 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance [1] - Futu and Dongwu are licensed to conduct regulated activities under categories 1 to 5, 7, and 9, as well as categories 1 and 4 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance [1] - The notice prevents the two brokerage firms from disposing or handling the assets in the specified accounts without prior written consent from the SFC [1] Group 2 - The SFC believes that issuing the restriction notice is necessary to preserve the assets in the accounts, ensuring funds are available for any potential court orders that may arise from legal proceedings initiated by the SFC [1] - The action is also deemed desirable for the protection of the interests of investors and the public [1]
香港证监会向富途及东吴发出限制通知书 以冻结涉嫌与企业失当行为有关的客户的帐户