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BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Publish Project Aurum Findings
By Editors | 24/10/2022
A two-tier prototype system was developed to test intermediated CBDC as well as stablecoins backed by CBDC in the interbank system.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Issues New Guidance on Investment Product Sales
By Editors | 24/10/2022
The new guidance covers investment product suitability, concentration risk assessments, and the sale of loss-absorption products.
Capital / Liquidity
Euroclear ICSD Enables Lux ETF Cross-Listings on SGX, HKEX
By Editors | 21/10/2022
With support from Euroclear, DWS migrated Luxembourg ETFs to the ICSD model in order to list in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Further Extends Loan Payment Holiday Scheme
By Editors | 20/10/2022
Businesses still face significant operational challenges due to a complex and uncertain external environment and economic outlook, the HKMA said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Leader Announces Measures to Revitalise City
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022
Lee’s administration will work to speed up the implementation of mutual market access arrangements with the mainland, among other measures.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Proposes New Listing Regime for Specialist Tech Firms
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022
The regime is designed to enable specialist technology companies in five frontier industries to list on the Hong Kong bourse.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC Mulls Measures to Increase Stock Trading by Foreign Firms
By Editors | 18/10/2022
The CSRC is considering relaxing a rule that currently prevents foreign institutions from engaging in short-term trading activity in onshore markets.
AML / KYC
HK Regulator Urges Insurers to Cooperate with ICAC Investigations
By Editors | 18/10/2022
The Insurance Authority asks insurance CEOs to promptly respond to requests to produce evidence for corruption investigations.
Fintech / Regtech
HK Consumer Council Warns of Inadequate BNPL Protections
By Editors | 18/10/2022
The Consumer Council is calling on non-bank BNPL service providers to apply for a Money Lenders Licence and to implement consumer protection measures “as soon as possible”.
AML / KYC
HSBC Suspends Investment Services for Russian Clients in Hong Kong
By Editors | 18/10/2022
HSBC has reportedly sent a letter to most of its Russian retail clients in Hong Kong saying it is unable to provide them investment services because of sanctions imposed by the EU.
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