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Hong Kong
Enforcement
SFC Suspends Ever-Long Securities Director for Sponsor Failures
By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2024
The SFC said the former RO breached the Code of Conduct and failed to exercise due skill, care, and diligence in sponsor work.
Market Infrastructure
Navigating Hong Kong’s New Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Framework
By Albert Yuen | 25/09/2024
Albert Yuen and Jasmine Yung at Linklaters discuss the proposed new Cybersecurity CI Framework and implications for critical infrastructure operators.
Capital / Liquidity
Major HK Banks Can Handle Risks from Property Loans – S&P Global
By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2024
Property market strains are “manageable” for large Hong Kong banks, though small and midsize banks with concentrated CRE exposures could face pressure.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Commences Phase 2 of e-HKD Pilot Programme
By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2024
Over 20 firms were selected to explore innovative use cases for e-HKD and tokenised deposits across three themes.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Establishes Task Force to Develop New Funds Platform
By Editors | 23/09/2024
The task force comprises representatives from AllianceBernstein, Amundi, ASIFMA, Blackrock, HKIFA, Invesco and other firms.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Invites Banks to Apply for GenAI Sandbox Participation
By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2024
The AI/GenAI sandbox trials will focus on three areas: risk management, anti-fraud measures, and customer experience.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HSBC Tests Post-Quantum Cryptography With Tokenised Gold
By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2024
HSBC pilot-tested the ability to move gold tokens across different ledgers while protecting against quantum computing attacks.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong to Announce AI Policy by End-October – Report
By Thisanka Siripala | 20/09/2024
The policy statement, expected to be released during Hong Kong FinTech Week, is intended to clarify the government’s supportive stance on AI technology.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Market Will Stay Open During Typhoons Starting Monday
By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2024
Market participants accounting for 99.9% of the securities market and all derivatives participants have declared they are fully prepared for the reform.
Market Infrastructure
US, Hong Kong Cut Rates for the First Time in Four Years
By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2024
The last time the US Federal Reserve and HKMA lowered their benchmark interest rates was during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
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