Hong Kong

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Fines UBS Over Regulatory Breaches

    By Editors | 03/08/2021

    The breaches involve research report disclosures, telephone recordings, client derivatives knowledge assessments, and structured product sales.

    Market Infrastructure

    China, Hong Kong to Strengthen Legal, Judicial Cooperation

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    China and Hong Kong will promote mutual recognition and assistance in bankruptcy procedures. Mainland judicial practice training will be arranged for Hong Kong legal professionals.

    Sanctions

    State Street Updates TraHK Prospectus as US Sanctions Take Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2021

    In an addendum, State Street says TraHK units will not be offered or sold in the US or to US persons located outside the US.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Updates Guidance on Bank Remuneration Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2021

    Banks are expected to review their remuneration systems and adopt all necessary changes by 1 January 2022, the HKMA says.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Issues Guide for Regtech Adoption in Customer Monitoring

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2021

    The Guide will help banks assess whether they have the appropriate governance, controls, skills, infrastructure and underlying data to adopt Regtech solutions in ongoing monitoring of customers.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Calls on Industry to Report Suspected Ramp-and-dump Activity

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2021

    Ramp-and-dump scams now account for about half of the market manipulation cases being investigated by the SFC. Overseas investors also being targeted.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Introduces Bill to Boost FRC’s Regulatory Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2021

    Under the proposed regime, regulatory powers currently vested with the HKICPA will be transferred to the Financial Reporting Council.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Launches Commercial Data Interchange Innovation Hub

    By Editors | 23/07/2021

    The Hub will further facilitate the development and adoption of the CDI by helping to match potential data providers and data users.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Targets Effectiveness in Addressing AML, Fraud risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2021

    HKMA Executive Director Carmen Chu highlights the need for transformation and collaboration to combat new AML and fraud challenges in the digital era.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Revises Policy Manual on Bank Group Supervision

    By Editors | 21/07/2021

    The SPM module was revised to reflect the current supervisory approach and practices adopted by the HKMA and to incorporate international standards.

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