Hong Kong
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Hong Kong AML Breaches Surge
Samuel Riding December 8, 2015SFC uncovers 81 anti-money laundering breaches in third quarter of 2015.
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SFC Launches ATS Consultation
Samuel Riding November 23, 2015Hong Kong regulator’s consultation focuses on applying automated trading regulation to OTC derivatives.
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Hong Kong Launches Stored Value, Retail Payment Regime
Samuel Riding November 16, 2015Existing issuers and new market operators of store-value facilities have one year to apply for HKMA license.
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HKMA Reminds Institutions of FATF Warnings
Samuel Riding November 11, 2015Letter to Hong Kong institutions reiterates need for AML/CFT countermeasures, scrutiny on Iran, North Korea and Myanmar.
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HSBC Shifts Derivatives Trades to Hong Kong as HQ Decision Looms
Samuel Riding October 29, 2015Sources suggest move is to take advantage of favourable funding and regulatory environment as changes in the US and Europe lift costs.
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Revised Capital Rules for Hong Kong Banks Gazetted
Editors, Regulation Asia October 26, 2015Amendments align certain aspects of the Banking (Capital) Rules more closely with the relevant Basel III standards.
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Seven Banks Named in Hong Kong Data Breach
Editors, Regulation Asia October 16, 2015The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has named seven banks that breached data rules requiring them not to store unsecured cardholders' names on contactless chips.
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Hong Kong, China to Strengthen Information Exchange
Editors, Regulation Asia October 15, 2015Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission is looking to strengthen information sharing and cooperation with the China Securities Regulatory Commission to guard against market misconduct.
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Hong Kong to Introduce New Commodities Contracts
Editors, Regulation Asia October 14, 2015Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing plans to introduce London Nickel Mini Futures, London Tin Mini Futures and London Lead Mini Futures contracts.
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SFC Chairman Pushes for OTC Derivatives Reform
Editors, Regulation Asia October 14, 2015The chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission says there is no room for delay in the implementation of OTC derivatives reforms as international standards need to be met.
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