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Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Digital Banks Consider Opening Physical Branches
By Editors | 14/01/2025
HKMA said in October that it would allow digital banks to have limited physical branches to help them improve transaction processes and customer experience
Fintech / Regtech
HK Credit Data Platform Lowers Access Barrier for Small FIs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025
Platform operator HKICL has developed a new interface that provides a lower-cost and more convenient way for lenders to connect to Credit Data Smart.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consults on Treatment of Bank Exposures to Cryptoassets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025
HKMA intends to implement the BCBS standards on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures and the disclosure requirements on 1 January 2026
AML / KYC
HKAB Updates AML/CFT FAQs to Align with Revised AMLO
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025
The updated FAQs align with the AMLO amendments that came into force last year and provide additional guidance on dual-use goods.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Launches Supervisory Incubator to Promote Responsible DLT Adoption
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2025
The incubator provides banks a one-stop platform for obtaining supervisory feedback on DLT-related proposals and the option to conduct live trials.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Calls on Banks to Participate in Cyber Intelligence Platform
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/01/2025
The HKMA welcomed enhancements to the Platform announced by HKAB and called on banks to actively participate in the initiative.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Finalises Guidance, Reporting Form for CCyB Framework
By Editors | 02/01/2025
Reporting institutions should submit the revised return form starting from the reporting position as of 31 March 2025.
Market Infrastructure
SFC, HKMA Issue Revised Derivatives Reporting Guidance
By Editors | 30/12/2024
Revised FAQs and Supplementary Reporting Instructions have been issued to reflect changes taking effect on 29 September 2025.
AML / KYC
HKMA Directs Banks to Implement More Anti-Scam Measures
By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2024
HKMA says banks should seek Police assistance and consider holding the transaction if they believe a customer is being scammed.
HKMA Streamlines Audio-recording Requirement for Investment Sales
By Editors | 26/12/2024
HKMA circular covers the use of video conferencing and other digital tools to conduct investment transactions of retail banking customers.
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