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Fintech / Regtech
What Hong Kong Can Learn From Open Banking in the UK
By Eran Vitkon | 02/02/2021
The UK model provides lessons to help ensure Hong Kong’s open banking ecosystem is able to realise its full potential, say Finastra’s Eran Vitkon and Shweta Jain.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Drafts Guidance on Operational Continuity in Resolution
By Editors | 01/02/2021
Operational continuity in resolution is a key aspect of resolution planning for individual banks, the HKMA says.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Extends Relief for Trade Loan Customers Another 90 Days
By Editors | 01/02/2021
Trade loans granted 90-day extensions last year will start to fall due in February, but some trade customers are still facing cash flow pressure, the HKMA said.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Government Prices First Ever 30 Year Green Bond
By Editors | 28/01/2021
Hong Kong has priced the first ever 30-year green bond by an Asian government and the longest tenor bond in its history.
Enforcement
HKMA Suspends Banker Over Photocopied Client Signature
By Editors | 28/01/2021
The banker photocopied a client’s signature onto an instruction form and used it to apply for the issuance of a bank reference letter.
HK Regulators Ask Bankers to Explain Reasons for Departing City
By Editors | 27/01/2021
Executives who have relocated to Singapore or Tokyo have reportedly received phone calls from Hong Kong government agencies and regulators seeking explanations for the decisions.
AML / KYC
Fighting TBML to Sustain a Post-pandemic Recovery in APAC
By Claus Christensen | 27/01/2021
As we inaugurate the next phase of international trade, the FATF is pushing trade-based money laundering to the top of the international community’s agenda, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Innovation Hub Sets Out 2021 Work Programme
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2021
Six thematic priorities have been set out: suptech and regtech; next-generation FMIs; CBDCs; open finance; green finance; and cyber security.
AML / KYC
HKMA Publishes Cases Studies on AML/CFT Regtech Adoption
By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2021
New report details case studies and insights from banks that have implemented technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their AML/CFT efforts.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Influence in Global Climate Finance of ‘Critical Importance’
By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2021
At the Asian Financial Forum, SFC chief Ashley Alder discussed the steps Hong Kong has taken to support a greener and more sustainable future.
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