Hong Kong

    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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