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Investor Identification and OTC Securities Transactions Reporting

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Investor Identification and OTC Securities Transactions Reporting

In August 2021, the SFC issued consultation conclusions on proposals to introduce an investor identification regime (HKIDR) at trading level for the securities market in Hong Kong and an over-the-counter securities transaction reporting regime (OTCR) for shares listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK).

Under the HKIDR, relevant licensed corporations and registered institutions1 will have to assign a Broker-Client Assigned Number (BCAN) to each of their clients and tag the BCAN to their clients’ securities orders. They will also have to submit to SEHK’s data repository the identification data (ie, names and identity document information) of clients placing securities orders on SEHK or who conduct off-exchange trades reportable to SEHK.

Separately, information about OTC securities transactions in ordinary shares and real estate investment trusts listed on SEHK as well as deposits and withdrawals of physical share certificates will be reported to the SFC under the OTCR.

The HKIDR was launched on 20 March 2023.  The OTCR was launched on 25 September 2023.

This page provides information to help the industry prepare for the implementation of the two regimes.

Information for market participants

Information for investors

Circulars

Gazette notices

Questions 

  • Frequently Asked Questions on the HKIDR/OTCR requirements. The SFC will revise or publish further Frequently Asked Questions on the HKIDR and OTCR from time to time.
  • Frequently Asked Questions on the HKIDR file submission and order tagging (issued by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited)
  • For questions about the HKIDR (i) system login, file submissions, technical support, usage and operation of ECP/ SFTP/ data repository/ BCAN-tagging to orders on the trading system; (ii) usage and submission BCAN-CID Mapping Files and other reporting templates; and (iii) testing arrangement and training sessions , please contact the Participant General Enquiry Hotline of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited at (852) 2840 3626 or email  otpc@hkex.com.hk for general issues, or contact their BSS Support Team at (852) 2840 3351 for technical matters.
  • For technical support on the OTCR submission channels on WINGS, please contact SFC WINGS technical hotline at (852) 2207 9333, or email TechEnquiries@wings.sfc.hk.

Note 1 - Please refer to the consultation conclusions paper for an explanation of what constitutes “relevant licensed corporations and registered institutions” (i.e. Relevant Regulated Intermediaries) under the HKIDR and OTCR.

Note 2 - Disclaimer and Reminder

This video provides information of a general nature which is not based on a consideration of specific circumstances. Furthermore, it is not intended to cover all requirements which are applicable to you and your firm. Accordingly, it should not be regarded as a substitute for seeking detailed advice from your own professional adviser in any specific case.

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Last update: 14 Aug 2024

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