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| Risk-based Capital Framework for the Insurance Industry of Hong Kong | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 15 Dec 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Office of the Commissioner of Insurance |
| Brief Description : | To consult interested parties, especially the insurance industry and professional bodies, on the proposed Risk-based Capital (RBC) framework for the insurance industry of Hong Kong |
| Consultation Document(s) : | |
| Consultation Result(s) : | Consultation Conclusions on a Risk-based Capital Framework for the Insurance Industry of Hong Kong |
Ref No.: 10098A
Ref No.: 10097A
| Proposed Updates to Safety Standards for Toys and Children’s Products | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 2 Dec 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Commerce and Economic Development Bureau |
| Brief Description : | We plan to adopt up-to-date safety standards promulgated by the relevant standards institutions for toys and some children’s products listed in Schedule 2 (Schedule 2 products) under the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance (Cap. 424) (“the Ordinance”). |
| Consultation Document(s) : |
Proposed updates to safety standards for toys and children’s products |
| Consultation Result(s) : | |
Ref No.: 10100A
| Review of Licence Conditions in Carrier Licences Issued under the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106) | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 20 Oct 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Commerce and Economic Development Bureau and the Office of the Communications Authority |
| Brief Description : | To review if the licence conditions of telecommunications carrier licences imposing requirements which duplicate with the cross-sectoral regulatory regimes should be removed. |
| Consultation Document(s) : | |
| Consultation Result(s) : |
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and the Communications Authority jointly issued a statement on 10 March 2015 to promulgate their decision. The joint statement is available at: https://www.coms-auth.hk/filemanager/statement/en/upload/317/ |
Ref No.: 10099A
| Providing Better Investment Solutions for MPF Members-Public Consultation on Core Fund | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 30 Sep 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority |
| Brief Description : | The Government and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority propose to introduce the “Core Fund” which will also become the default fund of all Mandatory Provident Fund (“MPF”) schemes. The “Core Fund” will be subject to fee control and its investment approach is to balance long-term risks and returns in a manner appropriate for retirement savings. |
| Consultation Document(s) : |
Providing Better Investment Solutions for MPF Members-Public Consultation on Core Fund |
Ref No.: 10095A
| Proposals to Improve the Regulatory Regime for Listed Entity Auditors | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 19 Sep 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau |
| Brief Description : | The objective of the reform is to enhance the independence of the regulatory regime for auditors of listed entities, with a view to better aligning with international standards and enhancing international recognition of our auditors. |
| Consultation Document(s) : |
Proposals to Improve the Regulatory Regime for Listed Entity Auditors |
| Consultation Result(s) : | |
Ref No.: 10091A
Ref No.: 10096A
| Public Engagement and Consultation on Working Hours | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 31 Jul 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Standard Working Hours Committee |
| Brief Description : | The Standard Working Hours Committee is conducting a public engagement and consultation campaign on working hours to widely listen to the views of the community. |
| Consultation Result(s): | Consultation Result |
Ref No.: 10093A
| Public Consultation on the Enhanced Measures against Shop Front Extensions (SFEs) | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 14 Jul 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Home Affairs Department |
| Brief Description : | The Home Affairs Department, in consultation with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, the Lands Department, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Buildings Department, has prepared a consultation document to consult the public on how the Government can tackle problems associated with SFEs more effectively. |
| Consultation Document(s) : |
Public Consultation on the Enhanced Measures against Shop Front Extensions (SFEs) |
Ref No.: 10090A
Ref No.: 10094A
| Draft scheme document of the Voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme on Flow Controllers | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 30 Jun 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Water Supplies Department |
| Brief Description : | For sustainable use of precious natural resources, Water Supplies Department is implementing a voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme to promote use of water saving devices to reduce water and energy consumption. Flow controllers are the fifth product planned for implementation under the scheme. |
| Consultation Document(s) : |
Draft scheme document of the Voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme on Flow Controllers |
| Consultation Result(s) : | Comments received on the proposed scheme have been duly considered in finalizing the scheme details. Please click www.wsd.gov.hk/en/wels/index.html for a detailed description on the Voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) on Flow Controllers. |
Ref No.: 10083A
Ref No.: 10086A
| Public Consultation on Future Fuel Mix for Electricity Generation | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 18 Jun 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Environment Bureau |
| Brief Description : | As the existing coal-fired generating units will start to retire in the coming years and the electricity supply infrastructure requires long-term planning, the Government has carried out the review on the future fuel mix for electricity generation in a timely manner, in order to meet the future electricity demand of Hong Kong and to improve the environment. A three-month public consultation was also launched on 19 March 2014. Two fuel mix options were put forward for public consultation, including (a) “grid purchase”, under which we proposed importing electricity through purchase from the Mainland power grid; and (b) “local generation”, under which we proposed using more natural gas for local generation. |
| Consultation Document(s) : |
Public Consultation on Future Fuel Mix for Electricity Generation |
| Consultation Result(s) : |
Report on the Public Consultation on Future Fuel Mix for Electricity Generation in Hong Kong |
Ref No.: 10092A
| Proposed Legislation for Implementing the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources in Hong Kong | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 31 May 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department |
| Brief Description : | To implement the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources in Hong Kong through a catch documentation scheme and related measures to regulate the import and export of toothfish. |
| Consultation Document(s) : | www.afcd.gov.hk/ccamlr |
| Consultation Result(s) : | Proposed Legislation for Implementing the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources in Hong Kong - Consultation Result |
Ref No.: 10089A
| An Effective Resolution Regime for financial institutions in Hong Kong | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 6 Apr 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Securities and Futures Commission and the Insurance Authority |
| Brief Description : | First stage public consultation on establishing Resolution Regime for financial institutions in Hong Kong |
| Consultation Document(s) : |
An Effective Resolution Regime for financial institutions in Hong Kong |
Ref No.: 10088A
| Public Engagement on Municipal Solid Waste Charging of the Council for Sustainable Development | |
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| Closing Date of Consultation : | 24 Jan 2014 |
| Bureau / Department : | Council for Sustainable Development |
| Brief Description : | Relevant stakeholders and the public would be engaged in informed discussions and dialogue with a view to arriving at consensus on identified key issues and feasible solutions on how the quantity-based municipal solid waste charging scheme may be implemented in Hong Kong, which would include the charging mechanism, the charging principle, the implementation details, and barriers, etc. The general public would be educated and informed about the importance of behavioral changes to achieve waste reduction at source which would be conducive to the sustainable development in Hong Kong. |
| Consultation Document(s) : | |
| Consultation Result(s) : | The Council for Sustainable Development submitted its report and recommendations to the Government on 16 December 2014. The report has been uploaded on the websitefor public information. |
Ref No.: 10085A