Hong Kong

AML / KYC

Banks Exercise Caution in Transition to AI-Based AML Systems

By Bradley Maclean | 20/08/2024

Participants at a recent Regulation Asia roundtable in Hong Kong expressed caution, but also optimism, about the use of AI for AML purposes.

Market Infrastructure

Stock Connect’s 2nd Phase of Market Data Changes Now in Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2024

The changes may lower volatility and help stabilise the A-share market, but may also lower the market’s appeal to some foreign investors.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Consults on Revisions to Based III SPM Module

By Editors | 20/08/2024

The revisions take into account changes to the capital standards that were gazetted in December 2023 as part of the implementation of the Basel III final package.

Enforcement

SFC Lifts Suspension of Changjiang Corporate Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2024

The SFC said it is satisfied that Changjiang’s sponsor business now has adequate systems, controls, policies and procedures to enable compliance.

HKMA to Create Taskforce to Handle Loan-related Complaints

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2024

The task force will handle complaints from SMEs that are being asked to repay their loans earlier than the agreed time.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Guidance for Banks on Using Generative AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2024

The HKMA encourages banks to proactively explore the use of GenAI to enhance consumer protection and better tailor products to individual customers.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Court Sets Precedent for Crypto Transparency

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2024

The court ordered defendants in a crypto fraud and mismanagement case to provide detailed information about their holdings and transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong SFC Proposes to Abolish Mixed Media Offers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2024

The SFC says MMOs have become “obsolete” since the introduction of the paperless listing and subscription regime in 2021.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Consults on Expanding Paperless Listing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2024

The proposed reforms will provide securities holders with electronic options to give instructions to issuers, receive payments such as dividends, and pay subscription monies for offers.