Hong Kong

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Revises Guidance on Accessing CCRA Database via CDI

By Editors | 17/11/2022

Banks can access commercial credit reference agencies via the CDI to automate credit approval processes, reduce manual handling, and enhance operational efficiency.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore and Hong Kong Regulators Address FTX Queries

By Editors | 15/11/2022

MAS said FTX is neither licensed nor exempt from licensing in Singapore. Hong Kong’s SFC said licensed fund managers’ exposure to FTX is “immaterial”.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Proposes Changes to Approach for Setting CCyB

By Editors | 14/11/2022

The HKMA proposes to maintain a Positive Neutral CCyB of 1 percent even when its primary indicators maybe signal a lower applicable CCyB.

Enforcement

SFC, ICAC Arrest Eight Over Ramp-and-Dump Schemes

By Editors | 11/11/2022

Combating social media ramp-and-dump schemes remains one of the top enforcement priorities of the SFC, says executive director of enforcement, Christopher Wilson.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HashKey Obtains New Approvals in Hong Kong, Singapore

By Editors | 10/11/2022

HashKey has full approval to operate a crypto trading platform in Hong Kong and in-principle approval to offer fund management services in Singapore.

Crypto / Digital Assets

StanChart to Consider Offering Retail Crypto Services in Hong Kong

By Editors | 10/11/2022

CEO Bill Winters said Standard Chartered Bank will consider offering crypto trading services to Hong Kong retail customers.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Asset Manager Over Discretionary Trading Controls

By Editors | 09/11/2022

Internal control failures were identified after a client complained that discretionary options trades fell outside the scope of the mandate.

HK Banks Offer ‘PAPT’ Option for Mortgage Refinance Transactions

By Editors | 08/11/2022

The PAPT is being introduced to address risks that could arise for residential mortgage customers if a law firm handling a transaction is suspended.

Market Infrastructure

ChinaClear Consults on Trading Calendar for Stock Connect

By Editors | 07/11/2022

Stock Connect will be able to trade on any day when both the Mainland and Hong Kong markets are open, even if the corresponding settlement day falls on a public holiday.