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Fintech / Regtech
RegTech Asia 2020: RegTech Lessons from Digital Banks
By Editors | 06/10/2020
What were some of the challenges of rolling out virtual banks in Hong Kong, and what were the biggest factors in technology and regulatory compliance considerations?
Securities / Derivatives
HKFE Obtains CFTC Certification for More MSCI Contracts
By Editors | 06/10/2020
Two broad-based Taiwan equity index contracts have received CFTC certification, allowing them to be offered and sold to persons in the US.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Set to Adopt Enhancements to Pre-opening Session
By Editors | 06/10/2020
The POS enhancements, finalised in December, involve the adoption of features from the closing auction session, with the aim of improving price discovery and trading liquidity.
Fintech / Regtech
Fusion Bank Kicks Off Virtual Banking Soft Launch
By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2020
Under the HKMA’s sandbox, Fusion Bank will provide savings and time deposits, local fund transfers, payments, and become the first virtual bank to offer FX services.
HKMC Gets Expanded Credit Facility Amid First Half Loss
By Editors | 05/10/2020
HKMC recorded a new loss of HK$197mn for the first half of 2020. A revolving credit facility provided to HKMC through the Exchange Fund will increase from HK$30bn to HK$80bn.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Issues Guidance on E-dissemination of Product Documents
By Editors | 03/10/2020
Investors currently receiving paper investment product documents need to be notified at least one month before e-dissemination arrangements take effect.
HKMA Directs Banks to Review, Enhance Sales Practices
By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2020
A mystery shopping programme has identified product disclosure, risk profiling, and suitability assessment as some of the key areas where improvement is needed.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Pushes Forward Green & Sustainable Banking Initiatives
By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2020
A pilot climate stress testing exercise involving Hong Kong banks will commence early next year. A local green taxonomy is under development.
Fintech / Regtech
Two More Virtual Banks Launch in Hong Kong
By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2020
Ant Bank and Ping An OneConnect Bank launched virtual banks in Hong Kong. Fusion Bank is the only virtual bank that has not yet commenced operations.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Sets Minimum Period for Client Access to Trade Documents
By Editors | 01/10/2020
Intermediaries have one year to align the minimum online retrieval period of their posted trade documents with the new requirements.
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