Hong Kong

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    Enforcement

    HK’s Market Sounding Rules Could Impact Decision-making Dynamics

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023

    Market participants have sought clarity on the definition of non-public information and jurisdiction from Hong Kong’s SFC.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA to Launch Physical Risk Assessment Platform for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2023

    HKMA’s Arthur Yuen also said the first version of Hong Kong’s green classification framework will be released “very soon”.

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    Big Picture

    Adapting to Regulatory Changes is a Challenge for Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2023

    Insurers must track regulatory changes and make operational adjustments to meet new requirements, said the Clearwater Analytics survey.

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    Market Infrastructure

    RBI in Talks With HK, US on Cross-border CBDC Payments

    By Ajoy K Das | 08/12/2023

    The RBI has set up a working group to create a roadmap for settling international remittances using CBDCs.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong IA Consults on Subsidiary Rules for Risk-based Capital Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2023

    The IA is consulting on two subsidiary rules to tie in with the implementation of a risk-based capital regime for insurers set to commence next year.

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    Big Picture

    HKIMR Report Offers Guidance on Talent Development

    By Editors | 08/12/2023

    The report presents findings from two surveys and other analysis to recommend talent development strategies for Hong Kong’s financial industry.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Set to Launch First Currency Futures

    By Editors | 08/12/2023

    A licensing agreement with HKEX will enable Bursa Malaysia Derivatives to launch a Mini USD/CNH Futures contract.

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    HKAB, DTCA Issue Revised Banking Code of Practice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2023

    Banks are expected to achieve full compliance with the new Code within 6 months. More time is given for provisions involving complex system changes.

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    IA, HKMA Start New Inspections on Use of Premium Financing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2023

    The IA and HKMA will assess compliance with new standards on the use of premium financing for life policies.

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    Uncategorised

    HK SFC Adds Two New Suspicious VATPs on Alert List

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2023

    The SFC has warned the public to be wary of two suspicious VATPs – HongKongDAO and BitCuped – and asked the police to block them.

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