Hong Kong

Capital / Liquidity

HK Launches Resolution Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 23/11/2016

Rules aim to impose ‘suitably tailored constraints’ on resolution authorities.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Eases Internet Banking Rules

By Samuel Riding | 21/11/2016

Increased transaction limit comes with warning on controls and customer education.

JPMorgan Paying $264mn to Settle ‘Princelings’ Case

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

US SEC says hiring of interns and other staff in Asia breached corruption act.

HK SFC Bans Ex-Deutsche Securities Trader

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

Ban follows Korean order to repay $36.95mn of illegal profit from stock index trades.

Cyber Security – Lessons from Hong Kong

By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

HKMA sets a baseline for cyber-resilience but more harmonisation is needed.

AML / KYC

HKMA Repeats N.Korea, Iran Warnings

By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

FATF plenary has said N.Korea is failing to address illicit funding, proliferation.

AML / KYC

Beware Blockchain – HKMA

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Digital platforms seen as potential channel for illicit financing; could compromise data security.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Warns on Stock Connect Risk

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Regulator calls for system enhancement due to expected increase in trading volume.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Delays Derivatives VCM

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Regulator cites potential technical issue uncovered during final preparations.