Hong Kong

    HKMA Further Extends Initiative to Nurture Banking Sector Talent

    By Editors | 09/02/2022

    The Banking Talent Programme provides fresh grads with short-term work opportunities and professional training, partly subsidised by the HKMA.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Calls for Improved Transparency in Annual Reports

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    HKEX has referred cases to the SFC involving newly listed issuers entering investments or arrangements with the professional parties who helped them list.

    AML / KYC

    Preparatory Work to Implement Basel III is Progressing: HKMA

    By Editors | 01/02/2022

    The HKMA will submit legislative amendments in early 2023 to implement the Basel III final reforms, which will take effect from 1 July 2023.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA, SFC Allow Intermediaries to Offer Crypto Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2022

    Authorised institutions and licensed corporations wishing to offer virtual asset dealing services can do so only by partnering with SFC-licensed trading platforms.

    Enforcement

    SFC Fines Citigroup Asia Unit for Client Facilitation Misconduct

    By Editors | 28/01/2022

    Deceptive practices were deployed at the expense of clients’ best interest and to the detriment of market integrity, said SFC chief Ashley Alder.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Unveils Plans to Link eTradeConnect, CDI, mBridge

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2022

    HKMA’s Eddie Yue said the combined power of the three infrastructures will pave the way for digitalising cross-border trade across APAC.

    Market Infrastructure

    Five More HK Banks Approved to Launch WMC Services

    By Editors | 28/01/2022

    Chiyu Banking Corporation, Chong Hing Bank, Fubon Bank, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and China Everbright Bank can launch WMC services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Virtual Banking and Consent-based Data Governance

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022

    New BIS paper says consent-based data governance systems with low transaction costs are key to promoting the development of virtual banking worldwide.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC, SFC Offer Guidance on FX Practices Following Joint Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022

    Financial groups should promote a strong risk culture, put in place appropriate supervision and surveillance, and ensure fairness and transparency in trade execution.

    AML / KYC

    HK ICAC Charges Three Ex-StanChart Employees For Fraud

    By Editors | 27/01/2022

    The former relationship managers were among five individuals indicted for conspiring to deceive Japanese investors with false documents.

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