Which of the following is another role of SFC?

• A. Set monetary policy
• B. Regulate airlines
• C. Minimize crime and misconduct in securities and futures industry
• D. Conduct trade negotiations

Answer: (C)

The SFC’s role is to prevent crime and misconduct in securities and futures markets and to protect investors, thereby maintaining market integrity. It licenses participants, investigates possible wrongdoing, and enforces penalties to deter misconduct. This function directly reflects the regulator’s purpose in Hong Kong’s capital markets.

Monetary policy is handled by the monetary authority, not the SFC; regulating airlines is the remit of aviation regulators; and conducting trade negotiations falls to government trade departments.