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Enforcement
HKMA Suspends Banker Over Photocopied Client Signature
By Editors | 28/01/2021
The banker photocopied a client’s signature onto an instruction form and used it to apply for the issuance of a bank reference letter.
HK Regulators Ask Bankers to Explain Reasons for Departing City
By Editors | 27/01/2021
Executives who have relocated to Singapore or Tokyo have reportedly received phone calls from Hong Kong government agencies and regulators seeking explanations for the decisions.
AML / KYC
Fighting TBML to Sustain a Post-pandemic Recovery in APAC
By Claus Christensen | 27/01/2021
As we inaugurate the next phase of international trade, the FATF is pushing trade-based money laundering to the top of the international community’s agenda, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Innovation Hub Sets Out 2021 Work Programme
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2021
Six thematic priorities have been set out: suptech and regtech; next-generation FMIs; CBDCs; open finance; green finance; and cyber security.
AML / KYC
HKMA Publishes Cases Studies on AML/CFT Regtech Adoption
By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2021
New report details case studies and insights from banks that have implemented technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their AML/CFT efforts.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Influence in Global Climate Finance of ‘Critical Importance’
By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2021
At the Asian Financial Forum, SFC chief Ashley Alder discussed the steps Hong Kong has taken to support a greener and more sustainable future.
Securities / Derivatives
State Street to Resume Buying Sanctioned Stocks for Tracker Fund
By Editors | 14/01/2021
Two days after State Street said it would not be able to buy shares in US-sanctioned stocks, the company has said it will resume these investments to continue tracking the Hang Seng Index.
Sanctions
HKMA May Replace State Street as Manager of Tracker Fund
By Editors | 13/01/2021
State Street will no longer be able to buy shares in companies sanctioned by the US, including China Mobile and China Unicom.
Fintech / Regtech
AI is Bringing a Generational Change to the RegTech Industry
By Lukas Petrikas | 07/01/2021
Artificial intelligence can bring a generational change to the RegTech industry as it strengthens and enhances regulatory and supervisory capabilities, says HKEX’s Lukas Petrikas.
Enforcement
SFC Bans CCB Asia Branch Manager for Life
By Editors | 05/01/2021
The former manager used a cashier’s order application form pre-signed by a customer to misappropriate HK$3.6mn in April 2019.
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