Hong Kong

    Securities / Derivatives

    New Guidance Issued on HKMA Funds Certification

    By Editors | 02/09/2022

    The guidance is intended to help funds and their auditors prepare the necessary reports needed to obtain carried interest tax concessions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SFC Finds Deficiencies in Investment Services Offered Online

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2022

    The SFC is calling on licenced corporations to address regulatory deficiencies identified in some investment services offered online.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Managing Cloud Computing Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2022

    Banks’ agreements with CSPs should ensure the HKMA can access information stored in the cloud and relevant risk management controls for on-site examinations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA to Launch API Link from CCRA to CDI in Q4

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2022

    Banks are encouraged to access credit data in the CCRA database via the CDI, to help them automate credit approvals and enhance efficiency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    PCAOB Picks Chinese Firms for First Audits Checks – Report

    By Editors | 31/08/2022

    Alibaba, Netease, Baidu, JD.com and Yum China are among the first Chinese firms selected for the PCAOB’s audit checks in Hong Kong

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Warns of Deposit Scams Being Used by Fraudsters

    By Editors | 30/08/2022

    Fraudsters claiming to be financial advisors are soliciting deposits in unknown foreign banks by promising high deposit rates.

    Enforcement

    HKMA Fines Commerzbank for CDD & PEP Screening Failures

    By Editors | 29/08/2022

    The HKMA found control lapses in onboarding due diligence as well as ineffective procedures for determining whether beneficial owners were PEPs.

    Enforcement

    SFC Probes AMTD Over Past Underwriting Deals – Reports

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    The full scope of the probe into AMTD Group and its current status are “unclear”, but it is said to be related to previous underwriting deals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Tracker Fund to Add RMB Trading Counter

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    The RMB counter will trade only in the secondary market, starting from 19 September, when Hang Seng Investment Management takes over as manager.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX to Drive Growth Through New Products, Listing Reforms

    By Editors | 18/08/2022

    HKEX reported its lowest interim profit since 2017, attributed mostly to investment losses and lower fees from securities trading and IPOs.

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