(a) to maintain and promote the fairness, efficiency, competitiveness, transparency and orderliness of the securities and futures industry;
(b) to promote understanding by the public of financial services including the operation and functioning of the securities and futures industry; (Replaced 9 of 2012 s. 30)
(c) to provide protection for members of the public investing in or holding financial products;
(d) to minimize crime and misconduct in the securities and futures industry;
(e) to reduce systemic risks in the securities and futures industry; and
(f) to assist the Financial Secretary in maintaining the financial stability of Hong Kong by taking appropriate steps in relation to the securities and futures industry.