Approved or authorised entities

Authorized entities are corporations authorized by the SFC under the relevant rules. Below are the authorized entities we supervise and regulate:

Authorized entities	Relevant rules by which it is approved
Exchange companies, clearing houses and exchange controllers	Part III of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO)
Automated Trading Services (ATS) providers	Part III of the SFO
Designated Central Counterparties for the Purposes of Mandatory Clearing	Part IIIA of the SFO
Approved Securities Registrars Note: The Listing Rules state that issuers must ensure an approved securities registrar is appointed to maintain in Hong Kong its register of holders.	Part IIIAA of the SFO

Last update: 13 Nov 2026