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HKMA Confirms Health Arrangements for Upcoming Financial Forum
By Editors | 28/10/2022
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan, who is due to deliver a keynote speech at the event, has tested positive for Covid-19 while in Saudi Arabia.
AML / KYC
NLP for Regulatory Compliance: A Question of When, Not If
By Irene Liu | 27/10/2022
Accenture’s Irene Liu and team discuss the use of NLP technology within compliance functions, as well as the adoption challenges and how to address them.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Customs Arrests Two for Laundering HK$3.5bn
By Editors | 27/10/2022
The money was laundered by reselling precious metals. The case is the largest-ever money laundering case for Hong Kong Customs.
Enforcement
HKEX Issues New Guidance Note, Revises Sanctions Statement
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2022
Parties are expected to cooperate with HKEX during its investigations and disciplinary actions, the new Guidance Note on Cooperation says.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Innovation Hub Releases mBridge Report, Sets Out Next Steps
By Editors | 27/10/2022
The mBridge project team will continue working to get to a minimum viable product that can be used by early adopters next year.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Mortgage Corp Issues Inaugural Social Bonds
By Editors | 26/10/2022
The net proceeds will mainly be used to finance or refinance loans issued under Hong Kong’s 100% loan guarantee scheme for SMEs.
Securities / Derivatives
Shenzhen, Hainan to Issue New RMB Bonds in Hong Kong
By Editors | 26/10/2022
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuances will increase the breadth and depth of the city’s RMB debt market.
ESG / Sustainability
BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency
By Editors | 25/10/2022
Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.
Market Infrastructure
HK AFRC Seeking Fast-track Access to Mainland Audit Papers
By Editors | 25/10/2022
The AFRC is working closely with China’s MOF to explore ways to streamline the process for gaining access to mainland audit documents.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Officially Launches Commercial Data Interchange
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2022
The new platform will enable SMEs to get cheaper bank loans, and enable banks to access the information they need to assess creditworthiness.
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