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Securities / Derivatives
Shenzhen, Hainan to Issue New RMB Bonds in Hong Kong
By Editors | 26/10/2022
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuances will increase the breadth and depth of the city’s RMB debt market.
ESG / Sustainability
BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency
By Editors | 25/10/2022
Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Officially Launches Commercial Data Interchange
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2022
The new platform will enable SMEs to get cheaper bank loans, and enable banks to access the information they need to assess creditworthiness.
Big Picture
BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Publish Project Aurum Findings
By Editors | 24/10/2022
A two-tier prototype system was developed to test intermediated CBDC as well as stablecoins backed by CBDC in the interbank system.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Issues New Guidance on Investment Product Sales
By Editors | 24/10/2022
The new guidance covers investment product suitability, concentration risk assessments, and the sale of loss-absorption products.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Further Extends Loan Payment Holiday Scheme
By Editors | 20/10/2022
Businesses still face significant operational challenges due to a complex and uncertain external environment and economic outlook, the HKMA said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Leader Announces Measures to Revitalise City
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022
Lee’s administration will work to speed up the implementation of mutual market access arrangements with the mainland, among other measures.
Fintech / Regtech
HK Consumer Council Warns of Inadequate BNPL Protections
By Editors | 18/10/2022
The Consumer Council is calling on non-bank BNPL service providers to apply for a Money Lenders Licence and to implement consumer protection measures “as soon as possible”.
AML / KYC
HSBC Suspends Investment Services for Russian Clients in Hong Kong
By Editors | 18/10/2022
HSBC has reportedly sent a letter to most of its Russian retail clients in Hong Kong saying it is unable to provide them investment services because of sanctions imposed by the EU.
HKMA Revises Return Templates to Streamline Bank Reporting
By Editors | 18/10/2022
Banks are no longer required to report their top ten non-bank Mainland China exposures on an aggregate basis.
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