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AML / KYC
Coordinated and Agile Response Needed to Address Financial Crime Threats in APAC
By Bradley Maclean | 22/04/2025
Regulation Asia Co-founder Bradley Maclean discusses newly published research and what the findings say about the ongoing fight against financial crime.
Sanctions
US Lawmaker Urges JPM, BofA to End Involvement in CATL’s Hong Kong IPO
By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025
Letters to the two banks say they would risk complicity in “underwriting genocide” if they sponsor the Hong Kong IPO by CATL, the world’s largest battery maker for EVs.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong DPO Publishes Technical and Application Guideline for GenAI
By Editors | 21/04/2025
The guideline is intended to facilitate the development and application of generative AI technology in a safe and responsible manner
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Issues Guidance on Defending Against DDoS Attacks
By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025
HKMA shares key learnings from DDoS incidents in Hong Kong that resulted in service impacts and disruptions for customers
HKMA Calls on AIs to Join Banking Industry Integrity Charter
By Editors | 21/04/2025
The Charter was launched in October 2024 to enhance anti-corruption capabilities in Hong Kong’s banking sector. To date, 48 AIs have joined the initiative.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong to Start Implementing Paperless Securities Market in 2026
By Editors | 21/04/2025
Legislative processes for the implementation of the USM initiative have been completed. All issuers will transition to paperless securities by 2031.
Securities / Derivatives
HK Prepares for Homecoming of US-Listed Chinese Firms
By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2025
Hong Kong official Paul Chan has asked the SFC and HKEX to prepare for Chinese companies in the US that may wish to return.
Securities / Derivatives
LME Approves First Four Warehouse Facilities in Hong Kong
By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2025
Hong Kong’s Christopher Hui said the establishment of LME-approved warehouses will promote the development of the futures market.
AML / KYC
HKMA Directs SVF Licensees to Implement Anti-Scam Measures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025
SVF licensees are directed to use the measures set out in a December 2024 circular initially intended for authorised institutions.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Finalises Revisions to Credit Risk Mitigation Guidelines
By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025
The revised module offers guidance on strengthening the risk management practices of banks that use credit risk mitigants.
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