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Corporate Strategic Objectives
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  • Ensure Hong Kong markets remain fair, efficient, competitive and informed;
 
  • Develop and implement fair and clear regulations;
 
  • Encourage the development of the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong and their increased use by investors in Hong Kong and elsewhere;
 
  • Ensure Hong Kong's regulatory regime remains cost-effective and constructive;
 
  • Encourage effective self-regulation by the Exchanges, Clearing Houses and other market bodies;
 
  • Ensure the existence of effective risk management measures which meet international standards;
 
  • Promote continued development of the skills and expertise of Hong Kong's intermediaries to meet current and future market needs;
 
  • Maintain and enhance effective compliance and enforcement programmes, supported by adequate statutory powers;
 
  • Develop and maintain mutually supportive relationships with the Government, and regulatory bodies in Hong Kong and overseas;
 
  • Work with the Exchanges and market practitioners to facilitate the development of new products, technology and methodologies;
 
  • Maintain contingency plans to deal with market disruptions;
 
  • Promote understanding of and support for SFC objectives among stakeholders;
 
  • Promote high professional standards and maintain integrity of Hong Kong's fund management industry; and
 
  • Ensure SFC staff possess high standards of market knowledge and professional capability.
   
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