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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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