Hong Kong

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Introduce Risk-based Capital Regime for Insurers

By Editors | 11/04/2023

An amendment bill was gazetted that will make capital requirements for insurance companies more sensitive to their asset and liability matching, risk profile and mix of products.

Market Infrastructure

Final Rules for Swap Connect Agreed by Authorities – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2023

Swap Connect could start trading by June if not sooner. Mainland treasury bond futures may also become accessible from Hong Kong.

AML / KYC

UPDATED – HK Police Charge 10 Suspects for Ramp-and-Dump Activities

By Editors | 06/04/2023

Four of the individuals are alleged to have conspired with some of the individuals who were charged last September to use nominee accounts to corner the shares of two target stocks.

AML / KYC

ICAC Concludes First Training Day for Banks on Corruption Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/04/2023

Acting ICAC Commissioner Ricky Yau said the training programme is aimed at enhancing banking sector standards on preventing corruption risk.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Offers Guidance on Managing Risk in Trading Activities

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2023

The guidance covers operational risk management, remote booking risk management, and data risk management, based on a thematic review.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Ever Catastrophe Bond

By Editors | 03/04/2023

The $350mn catastrophe bond offers protection against losses related to earthquake risks in Chile over the next three years.

Capital / Liquidity

HKEX to Increase Size of Futures Market Reserve Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2023

HKFE Clearing Corporation has revised the default assumption used in calculating the Reserve Fund size.

AML / KYC

HKMA, SFC to Host Discussions Between Crypto Firms & Banks

By Editors | 30/03/2023

A roundtable will take place on 28 April at the HKMA to facilitate dialogue and experience sharing regarding opening and maintaining bank accounts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Mainland Banks Offer Services to Hong Kong Crypto Firms

By Editors | 28/03/2023

Mainland Chinese banks have reportedly started offering banking services to crypto firms in Hong Kong, which is seeking to become a major digital assets hub.