Hong Kong

    AML / KYC

    HKMA, Cyberport Host Third AML Regtech Lab

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2022

    The HKMA says retail banks increased their identification and reporting of suspicious accounts and networks by 127 percent compared to a year ago.

    Enforcement

    HK Court Orders Investment Company to Compensate Clients

    By Editors | 25/11/2022

    The investment firm sold clients’ securities without authorisation, misappropriated the proceeds, and fabricated documents to conceal the transactions.

    Market Infrastructure

    Swap Connect Launch Facing Likely Delay – Report

    By Editors | 25/11/2022

    Opening China’s USD 5 trillion swap market to foreign investors will enable them to better manage interest rate risks arising from Chinese bond investments.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKEX Carbon Marketplace ‘Well Received’ by Market

    By Editors | 24/11/2022

    In the four weeks since its launch, Core Climate has recorded more than 40 trades, representing around 400,000 tonnes of carbon credits.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ZA Bank, Wise Partner to Offer International Remittances

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2022

    ZA Bank will offer a “hassle-free service to users, without worrying about any foreign exchange markup, hidden charges and transfer progress.”

    Market Infrastructure

    SFC Proposes Further Changes to Position Limit Regime

    By Editors | 23/11/2022

    The SFC proposes to expand the list of specified contracts and introduce an excess position limit regime for clearing participants.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK Gazettes Bill to Promote Trading in Dual-Counter Stocks

    By Editors | 21/11/2022

    The bill, to be introduced for LegCo’s first reading on 30 November, will exempt market makers in dual-counter stocks from stamp duty.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Revises Guidance on Accessing CCRA Database via CDI

    By Editors | 17/11/2022

    Banks can access commercial credit reference agencies via the CDI to automate credit approval processes, reduce manual handling, and enhance operational efficiency.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Singapore and Hong Kong Regulators Address FTX Queries

    By Editors | 15/11/2022

    MAS said FTX is neither licensed nor exempt from licensing in Singapore. Hong Kong’s SFC said licensed fund managers’ exposure to FTX is “immaterial”.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Proposes Changes to Approach for Setting CCyB

    By Editors | 14/11/2022

    The HKMA proposes to maintain a Positive Neutral CCyB of 1 percent even when its primary indicators maybe signal a lower applicable CCyB.

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