Hong Kong

    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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