Investor Identification Regime for the Exchange-Traded Derivatives Market
Frequently Asked Questions on the HKIDR-DM
These FAQs aim to address some frequently asked questions from market participants and to help them better understand the investor identification regime at trading level for the exchange-traded derivatives market in Hong Kong (HKIDR-DM), so that they can better prepare for the implementation of the regime and ensure compliance going forward.
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| Topic | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| A. FAQs on the product scope of HKIDR-DM | 30 Sep 2026 |
| B. FAQs on Relevant Clients | 30 Sep 2026 |
| C. FAQs on collection of client identification data | 30 Sep 2026 |
| D. FAQs on obtaining express individual client consent | 30 Sep 2026 |
| E. FAQs on dormant accounts | 30 Sep 2026 |
| F. FAQs on BCAN generation and assignment | 30 Sep 2026 |
| G. FAQs on BCAN assignment in a chain of RRIs | 30 Sep 2026 |
| H. FAQs on multiple BCANs | 30 Sep 2026 |