HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Clears First HONIA-based Interest Rate Swaps

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2020

The first centrally cleared HONIA interest rate swap contract was between BOCHK and HSBC, marking a significant step to promote HONIA’s adoption in the financial industry.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Offers Guidance for Banks on Climate Risk Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2020

The HKMA has published its observations on the approaches used by major banks to manage climate risk, as guidance for the banking sector as a whole.

Securities / Derivatives

PBOC Announces Planned Enhancements to Bond Connect

By Editors | 06/07/2020

The enhancements will include measures to reduce fees, extend trading hours, expand Bond Connect trading platforms; and enhance primary market service offerings.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Offers Wage Subsidy to Local Fintechs

By Editors | 02/07/2020

Fintech companies registered in Hong Kong can apply for a salary subsidy to fill a new full-time position for a maximum of 12 months.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Sets Out Principles for Supervisory Approach on Climate

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2020

The HKMA expects the results of the industry greenness self-assessments in August 2020, which will inform its supervisory expectations ahead of a consultation next year.

Market Infrastructure

The New Normal: Conduct Risk & Personal Accountability

By Stephen Scott | 01/07/2020

Increasingly, leaders along all Three Lines of Defence are being held personally accountable for misconduct that takes place on their watch, says Stephen Scott at Starling.

Market Infrastructure

China Sets Stage for GBA Wealth Management Connect Scheme

By Editors | 29/06/2020

Under a pilot scheme, Greater Bay Area residents will be able to invest in wealth management products distributed by GBA banks across boundaries.

Fintech / Regtech

Ping An OneConnect Bank to Pilot Virtual Banking Services

By Editors | 26/06/2020

Ping An OneConnect Bank is inviting 200 SMEs and 2,000 retail customers to pilot test its virtual banking services in the HKMA’s sandbox.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Publish Final List of FSPs Under Clearing Obligation

By Editors | 25/06/2020

The HKMA and SFC will remove one entity that no longer conducts OTC derivatives business as its institutional services are now being provided by BofA Securities Inc, a new FSP.