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Hong Kong
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Offers Guidance on Managing Risk in Trading Activities
By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2023
The guidance covers operational risk management, remote booking risk management, and data risk management, based on a thematic review.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Ever Catastrophe Bond
By Editors | 03/04/2023
The $350mn catastrophe bond offers protection against losses related to earthquake risks in Chile over the next three years.
Capital / Liquidity
HKEX to Increase Size of Futures Market Reserve Fund
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2023
HKFE Clearing Corporation has revised the default assumption used in calculating the Reserve Fund size.
AML / KYC
HKMA, SFC to Host Discussions Between Crypto Firms & Banks
By Editors | 30/03/2023
A roundtable will take place on 28 April at the HKMA to facilitate dialogue and experience sharing regarding opening and maintaining bank accounts.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Mainland Banks Offer Services to Hong Kong Crypto Firms
By Editors | 28/03/2023
Mainland Chinese banks have reportedly started offering banking services to crypto firms in Hong Kong, which is seeking to become a major digital assets hub.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Consults on Subsidiary Legislation for Paperless Securities
By Editors | 27/03/2023
The subsidiary legislation covers operational and technical matters and the introduction of a more robust regulatory regime for securities registrars.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong ICAC Issues Corruption Prevention Guide for Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2023
The HKMA said banks operating in Hong Kong must use and make reference to the new corruption prevention guide.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Waives Annual Licensing Fees for 2023/24 Financial Year
By Editors | 27/03/2023
The annual licensing fees were first waived for the 2020/21 financial year for a one year period, but it has since been extended each year.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong: New Regime for Depositaries to Start in Oct 2024
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2023
Electronic licensing forms for RA 13 will be available in Q3 2023. Depositaries operating in Hong Kong will then have four months to submit a licensing application.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Finalises New Listing Rules for Specialist Tech Firms
By Editors | 27/03/2023
HKEX has lowered the threshold for specialist tech firms to list on its exchange and made other refinements. The rules take effect from 31 March.
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