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    Hong Kong Sets Policy Approach to AI Development

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2024

    The Hong Kong government will promote the development of AI in the financial sector, subject to proper governance and risk mitigation being in place.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKEX to Launch Virtual Asset Index Series on 15 November

    By Editors | 28/10/2024

    HKEX said the index series will provide pricing benchmarks for Bitcoin and Ether in the Asian time zone which can be used for the settlement of financial products.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Announces Next Steps for Hong Kong Virtual Asset Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2024

    More VATP applicants will be licensed by year-end, and a consultative panel comprising all licensees will be established in 2025 to draw lessons for new licensing frameworks.

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    HKMA Finalises Revisions to E-Banking Risk Management Guideline

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2024

    The revisions incorporate requirements set out in various supervisory documents issued last year to address fraud risk.

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    Market Infrastructure

    HSBC Hong Kong Becomes Direct Participant of China’s CIPS

    By Editors | 26/10/2024

    The move will make it easier for overseas companies to trade and invest using the Chinese currency by making yuan payments faster and cheaper.

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    SFC Extends Parallel Run Period for New e-IP Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/10/2024

    The SFC said the extension is to facilitate user experience enhancements on the new application and submission system for investment products.

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    Hong Kong Digital Banks Gaining Public Trust and Adoption: HKAB

    By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2024

    A recent survey by the Hong Kong Association of Banks reveals a surge in public trust and awareness of digital banks in the city.

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    HKMA Launches Developer Platform for IADS Initiative

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2024

    The platform provides test data and simulated APIs to facilitate collaboration between banks and tech firms to develop data-driven products and services.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SIX Signs Cooperation MoU With Hong Kong’s CMU OmniClear

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2024

    SIX and the HKMA subsidiary will cooperate to unlock further cross-border investment opportunities between Switzerland and Hong Kong.

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    SFC to Consider Recommendations on Streamlining Workflows

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2024

    In response to the latest report from the Process Review Panel, the SFC said it would explore expanding WINGS to the Corporate Finance Division.

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