Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Fintech / Regtech

    Impacts of New PCPD Guidance on Cross-border Data Transfers

    By Albert Yuen | 27/06/2022

    FIs in Hong Kong should review whether their commercial agreements contain requirements equivalent to the recommended model contractual clauses, say Albert Yuen and Eunice Lee.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA, SFC to Proceed With Changes to FSP List

    By Editors | 27/06/2022

    One new entity, Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH, is being added to the FSP List under the OTC derivatives regime.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA to Prepare Roadmap for Promoting Key Fintech Areas

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2022

    HKMA will formulate a detailed roadmap of initiatives to further promote Investech, Wealthtech, Insurtech and Greentech, as well as artificial intelligence and DLT.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Innovation Hub Outlines Lessons from CBDC Experiments

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2022

    The report covers four experiments, Project Inthanon-LionRock, Project Jura, Project Dunbar, and Project mBridge.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Cites Conduct, Technology and Climate as Key Priorities

    By Editors | 23/06/2022

    The SFC’s latest annual report highlights work to enhance book building and placing practices, regulate fund trustees and custodians, and enhance climate disclosure for fund investors.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Asks Banks to Apply Basel Climate Risk Guidance

    By Editors | 22/06/2022

    The HKMA will assess the need to align its supervisory framework with BCBS Principles for managing and supervising climate-related financial risks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Innovation Hub Announces New Set of Projects

    By Editors | 20/06/2022

    The first three Eurosystem Centre projects will focus on crypto markets, quantum-resistant cryptography for payments, and climate-related disclosures.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Seeks Bank Feedback on Lower Lending Rate Caps

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2022

    Proposed amendments would lower the interest rate cap from 60 to 48 percent p.a., and the so-called ‘extortionate’ rate from 48 to 36 percent p.a.

    Market Infrastructure

    US Fed Raises Interest Rates by Most Since in 28 Years

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    The HKMA has responded with a 75bp interest rate hike of its own, after intervening overnight to defend the HKD peg to the US dollar.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Chief Outlines Plans to Enhance CMU Services

    By Editors | 13/06/2022

    The Central Moneymarkets Unit will be further commercialised and upgraded in phases over three years. A new platform will be launched in 2025.

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