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ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Publishes Banking Sector Talent Gap Findings
By Editors | 18/06/2020
Key skill gaps in the banking workforce were identified in areas relating to technology and data, cybersecurity, core banking knowledge, regulation and compliance, and climate risk management.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA to Select Managers for New Growth Portfolio by H2 – Report
By Editors | 15/06/2020
The sovereign growth portfolio will invest in Hong Kong-specific projects, aimed at lifting the city’s competitiveness in financial services, commerce, aviation, logistics and innovation.
AML / KYC
HKMA Spotlights RegTech Use to Implement AML/CFT Measures
By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2020
The HKMA outlines four regtech use cases that support the effective implementation of AML/CFT measures at Hong Kong banks.
Fintech / Regtech
Xiaomi-AMTD Joint Venture Launches Hong Kong Virtual Bank
By Editors | 11/06/2020
Airstar Bank commits to becoming “Everyone’s Bank”, contrasting itself with conventional banking models which focus on high net-worth individuals.
Market Infrastructure
Chinese Regulators Respond to US Threat Against Hong Kong
By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2020
The PBOC and CBIRC have offered assurances that Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre will not be jeopardised under the new national security law.
HKMA Initiative to Nurture Young Talent for Banking Industry
By Editors | 04/06/2020
The HKMA will sponsor up to half of the salaries of the fresh graduates employed by firms that participate in the Banking Talent Programme.
AML / KYC
HKMA Offers Guidance on AML Controls for Remote Onboarding
By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2020
The HKMA has published its observations of good practices used by authorised institutions to mitigate the potential risks of new technology adopted for remote onboarding.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Issues Guidance on Treatment of Loans Under Relief
By Editors | 26/05/2020
The HKMA’s guidance on the treatment of loans subject to government guarantees and payment moratoriums is largely in line with guidance issued by the BCBS last month.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Publishes Findings from Bank Culture Reform Initiative
By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2020
As a next step, the HKMA will conduct more focused reviews on retail banks’ front office in relation to the distribution of banking, investment and insurance products.
Fintech / Regtech
HK Banks See Fintech More As Opportunity Than Threat – Study
By Editors | 20/05/2020
Over the next ten years, banks expect to continue to play a key role in fintech innovation and adoption, and are confident they will not be displaced by new competitors.
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