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Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Launches Public Repository on Issuer Board Diversity
By Editors | 30/04/2022
The centralised platform will make available data regarding each listed company’s board of directors – by age, gender and years of tenure.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Grants In-principle Approval to HashKey Crypto Platform
By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2022
HashKey’s platform will offer trading, brokerage and automated trading services for cryptocurrencies, virtual commodities, stablecoins and security tokens.
HKMA Launches New Initiative to Address Banking Talent Gap
By Editors | 29/04/2022
The initiative is aimed at growing the banking sector talent pool in three areas, namely fintech, green and sustainable finance, and GBA business.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Add Contract Months for HSI, HSCEI Futures
By Editors | 28/04/2022
From 13 June, the additional contract months will provide more hedging flexibility for market participants, HKEX said.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Consults on CBDC Policy and Design Choices
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2022
The paper says e-HKD could bring could present challenges to Hong Kong’s currency and financial stability, as well as the city’s role as an international financial centre.
Enforcement
Hong Kong: ICAC Charges Three Over Mortgage Fraud
By Editors | 27/04/2022
A property buyer and two estate agents understated the purchase price so the mortgage would be subject to a lower LTV cap.
AML / KYC
FIs Must Continue to Innovate Approach to AML: HKMA
By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2022
Executive director Carmen Chu says work is underway to update HKMA’s guidance on name screening, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.
HKIFA Calls for Clear ‘Exit Strategy’ from Covid Restrictions
By Editors | 27/04/2022
The HKIFA says many fund managers have or are planning to relocate, largely to Singapore, due to Hong Kong’s tough Covid-related restrictions.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX, SFC to Open HKIDR Testing to Market on 16 May
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2022
Regulated intermediaries are asked to get ready for the testing, which is mandatory. The HKIDR is expected to be implemented in the later part of Q4 2022.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Launches Knowledge Hub to Promote RegTech Adoption
By Editors | 26/04/2022
The Hub’s launch is accompanied by videos featuring regtech solutions from HSBC, Citibank, iFinHealth, Ping An OneConnect Bank and ASTRI.
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