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Capital / Liquidity
HKFE Invites Firms to Support Development of FX Derivatives Market
By Editors | 04/12/2022
HKFE is seeking liquidity providers and market participants to support the development of liquidity in RMB and INR derivatives contracts.
ESG / Sustainability
The Legal and Regulatory Risks of ESG “Greenwashing” in Hong Kong
By Stephanie Tsui | 02/12/2022
Stephanie Tsui and Mark Lin at Hogan Lovells discuss the legal framework and tools available in Hong Kong to combat greenwashing behaviour.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Launches Platform to Accommodate Multiple CRAs
By Manesh Samtani | 29/11/2022
The Credit Reference Platform is a key step towards introducing multiple CRAs in Hong Kong, a plan set into motion by TransUnion’s 2018 data breach.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Launches Options on Hang Seng TECH Index Futures
By Editors | 29/11/2022
The new contract and other enhancements to Hang Seng TECH Index derivatives suite will provide global investors more choice and flexibility, said HKEX’s Wilfred Yiu.
ESG / Sustainability
HKEX Publishes Latest Findings from Review of ESG Disclosures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/11/2022
HKEX said it is currently reviewing its ESG framework with a focus on enhancing climate disclosures amongst issuers.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Issues Guidance on Protecting Against DDoS Attacks
By Editors | 28/11/2022
The guidance focuses on risk assessment, anti-DDoS control architecture, third party governance, and incident response and escalation.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Report Assesses Spillover Risk from Asset-Backed Stablecoins
By Mark Johnston | 28/11/2022
The report finds that failures of stablecoins or other crypto assets pose material impacts on the traditional financial system such as the money market.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Confirms Decision to Defer Implementation of Basel III Reforms
By Editors | 28/11/2022
Hong Kong’s implementation of the Basel III final reform package is being deferred to allow the industry more time to prepare.
Capital / Liquidity
SFC Proposes Risk Management Guidelines for Futures Brokers
By Editors | 28/11/2022
The guidelines strengthen requirements for futures brokers to safeguard client assets, put in place trading controls, and set prudent client limits.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Report Calls Out Greenwashing by Green Bond Issuers
By Mark Johnston | 28/11/2022
The report shows that so-called greenwashing firms are to some extent being penalised by the market with higher re-issuance costs.
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