Hong Kong

    Market Infrastructure

    HK AFRC Seeking Fast-track Access to Mainland Audit Papers

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    The AFRC is working closely with China’s MOF to explore ways to streamline the process for gaining access to mainland audit documents.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Officially Launches Commercial Data Interchange

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2022

    The new platform will enable SMEs to get cheaper bank loans, and enable banks to access the information they need to assess creditworthiness.

    Big Picture

    BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Publish Project Aurum Findings

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    A two-tier prototype system was developed to test intermediated CBDC as well as stablecoins backed by CBDC in the interbank system.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Issues New Guidance on Investment Product Sales

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    The new guidance covers investment product suitability, concentration risk assessments, and the sale of loss-absorption products.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Euroclear ICSD Enables Lux ETF Cross-Listings on SGX, HKEX

    By Editors | 21/10/2022

    With support from Euroclear, DWS migrated Luxembourg ETFs to the ICSD model in order to list in Hong Kong and Singapore.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Further Extends Loan Payment Holiday Scheme

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    Businesses still face significant operational challenges due to a complex and uncertain external environment and economic outlook, the HKMA said.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Leader Announces Measures to Revitalise City

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022

    Lee’s administration will work to speed up the implementation of mutual market access arrangements with the mainland, among other measures.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Proposes New Listing Regime for Specialist Tech Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022

    The regime is designed to enable specialist technology companies in five frontier industries to list on the Hong Kong bourse.

    Market Infrastructure

    CSRC Mulls Measures to Increase Stock Trading by Foreign Firms

    By Editors | 18/10/2022

    The CSRC is considering relaxing a rule that currently prevents foreign institutions from engaging in short-term trading activity in onshore markets.

    AML / KYC

    HK Regulator Urges Insurers to Cooperate with ICAC Investigations

    By Editors | 18/10/2022

    The Insurance Authority asks insurance CEOs to promptly respond to requests to produce evidence for corruption investigations.

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