Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Targets September for Severe Weather Trading Launch

By Editors | 10/06/2024

HKEX is working to finalise the severe weather trading model and has set an internal target for implementation in September.

AML / KYC

GCFFC APAC Chapter Publishes First Financial Scams Report

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2024

The GCFFC calls for the establishment of an international task force or body with a clear anti-fraud and scams mandate.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Exploring Further Enhancements to Wealth Connect

By Editors | 06/06/2024

The individual investor quota was tripled this year, but it is still “not quite enough for private bank clients”, said HKMA’s Eddie Yue.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA May Make Green Taxonomy Mandatory for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2024

Executive director Kenneth Hui said the HKMA is considering making the taxonomy mandatory for the banking sector.

Enforcement

SFC Obtains Asset Freeze Orders from Canadian Regulator

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2024

The preservation orders were made to restrain the assets of a former Hong Kong CEO pursuant to the IOSCO EMMoU.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Project mBridge Ready for Live Transactions by Early Adopters

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2024

Private sector firms are invited to further develop the multi-CBDC platform by proposing new solutions and use cases.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Court Jails Ex-BEA Manager for Bribery Offences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2024

The former senior relationship manager accepted bribes to help intermediary companies open BEA accounts for their clients.

Securities / Derivatives

HKSCC to Enhance Settlement Process for Dual Counter Securities

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2024

HKSCC intends to eliminate the need for manual inter-counter transfers in CCASS during settlement of securities traded in multiple currencies.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Allows WMC Participation by Non-Locally Incorporated AIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2024

Non-locally incorporated AIs may provide southbound WMC services through their Hong Kong branches if they meet certain requirements.