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Market Infrastructure
HKEX to Host Preparatory Workshops for New FINI Platform
By Editors | 17/06/2022
HKEX will explain the API development requirements for the new IPO settlement platform, set to launch in June 2023.
Capital / Liquidity
HK Clearinghouses Adjusts Capital Requirement for GCPs
By Editors | 16/06/2022
General clearing participants have to maintain liquid capital of HK$100mn for their first five non-clearing participants, and HK$20mn for each additional non-clearing participant.
Big Picture
HKIMR Explores Pandemic Lessons for Operational Resilience
By Editors | 16/06/2022
Effective implementation of business continuity plans was a key factor contributing to operational resilience, says new report.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Chief Outlines Plans to Enhance CMU Services
By Editors | 13/06/2022
The Central Moneymarkets Unit will be further commercialised and upgraded in phases over three years. A new platform will be launched in 2025.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Launches VaR Platform for Clearing Participants
By Editors | 13/06/2022
The new platform introduces margin requirements based on individual stock volatility, instead of a flat margin rate across all securities.
Enforcement
SFC Proposes SFO Revisions to Improve Enforcement Tools
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2022
The amendments relate to SFO provisions on remedial orders, insider dealing, and advertising of investment products.
HKMA Invites Global Banks to November Summit in Hong Kong
By Editors | 10/06/2022
The two-day summit is reportedly aimed at reversing an exodus of financial talent from Hong Kong after more than two years of Covid-19 measures.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Issues Final Guidance Ahead of VaR Platform Launch
By Editors | 09/06/2022
The information package will help clearing participants make final preparations for the launch of the new new risk engine on 13 June.
Capital / Liquidity
CCyB Policy Was Effective in Mitigating Pandemic Shock: HKMA
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2022
The HKMA finds that the CCyB release was effective in supporting bank lending, thus achieving its policy objective as a countercyclical tool.
ESG / Sustainability
Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative
By Editors | 08/06/2022
BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.
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