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Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Targets Launch of Additional A-Share Products – Report
By Editors | 21/06/2022
HKEX will encourage investment banks to issue structured products such as derivative warrants based on the MSCI A50 index.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Innovation Hub Announces New Set of Projects
By Editors | 20/06/2022
The first three Eurosystem Centre projects will focus on crypto markets, quantum-resistant cryptography for payments, and climate-related disclosures.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Seeks Bank Feedback on Lower Lending Rate Caps
By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2022
Proposed amendments would lower the interest rate cap from 60 to 48 percent p.a., and the so-called ‘extortionate’ rate from 48 to 36 percent p.a.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX to Host Preparatory Workshops for New FINI Platform
By Editors | 17/06/2022
HKEX will explain the API development requirements for the new IPO settlement platform, set to launch in June 2023.
Capital / Liquidity
HK Clearinghouses Adjusts Capital Requirement for GCPs
By Editors | 16/06/2022
General clearing participants have to maintain liquid capital of HK$100mn for their first five non-clearing participants, and HK$20mn for each additional non-clearing participant.
Big Picture
HKIMR Explores Pandemic Lessons for Operational Resilience
By Editors | 16/06/2022
Effective implementation of business continuity plans was a key factor contributing to operational resilience, says new report.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Chief Outlines Plans to Enhance CMU Services
By Editors | 13/06/2022
The Central Moneymarkets Unit will be further commercialised and upgraded in phases over three years. A new platform will be launched in 2025.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Launches VaR Platform for Clearing Participants
By Editors | 13/06/2022
The new platform introduces margin requirements based on individual stock volatility, instead of a flat margin rate across all securities.
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.
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