Hong Kong

    Big Picture

    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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