Hong Kong

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.

AML / KYC

Faster Transactions Impeding Scam Loss Recoveries: HK Police

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022

Online banking, electronic payment services and cryptocurrency wallets have made it more difficult to recover scam proceeds.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Regtech Guide on Managing Cyber Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2022

The guide will help banks apply Regtech solutions for cyber risk management, including to address risks from container technology and remote working.