Hong Kong

    Enforcement

    SFC Proposes SFO Revisions to Improve Enforcement Tools

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2022

    The amendments relate to SFO provisions on remedial orders, insider dealing, and advertising of investment products.

    HKMA Invites Global Banks to November Summit in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 10/06/2022

    The two-day summit is reportedly aimed at reversing an exodus of financial talent from Hong Kong after more than two years of Covid-19 measures.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Issues Final Guidance Ahead of VaR Platform Launch

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    The information package will help clearing participants make final preparations for the launch of the new new risk engine on 13 June.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CCyB Policy Was Effective in Mitigating Pandemic Shock: HKMA

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2022

    The HKMA finds that the CCyB release was effective in supporting bank lending, thus achieving its policy objective as a countercyclical tool.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong SFC Issues Warning on NFT-related Risks

    By Editors | 06/06/2022

    Some NFTs have ‘crossed the boundary’ between a collectible and a financial asset, which would bring them under the SFC’s remit and require licensing.

    HSBC, Hang Seng Suffer Internet Banking, ATM Disruption

    By Editors | 06/06/2022

    Finance sector legislator Chan Chun-ying said he expects the HKMA to demand detailed reports on the incident from the two banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA to Consult on BNPL Protections in ‘Coming Months’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2022

    Hong Kong official Christopher Hui says regulations for banks and money lenders on providing unsecured credit already cover BNPL services.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Revise Position Limits for Single Stock Options, Futures

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    HKEX also proposes to remove the additional position limits that apply to mini-HSI and mini-HSCEI futures and options contracts.

    Market Infrastructure

    HK Banks Given Four Years to Achieve Operational Resilience

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2022

    The HKMA has given banks one year to develop their operational resilience framework, and a further three years for implementation.

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