HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

Market Infrastructure

FSB Issues Progress Report on Interest Rate Benchmark Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2018

The FSB notes progress to strengthen major IBORs and identify RFRs and other alternative reference rates, highlighting actions taken in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Launches Blockchain-based Trade Finance Platform ‘eTradeConnect’

By Manesh Samtani | 01/11/2018

Launched at Hong Kong Fintech Week, eTradeConnect improves trade efficiency by automating trade finance processes using blockchain technology.

Market Infrastructure

Delivering Value from OTC Derivatives Repository Data

By Oliver Williams | 29/10/2018

DTCC’s Oliver Williams explores the use cases of enhanced trade repository data, as Asia’s regulators and institutions seek even greater transparency of OTC derivatives markets.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Refines Bank-to-SVF Direct Debit Process to Prevent Fraud

By Editors | 29/10/2018

Banks and stored value facility operators are asked to adopt a ‘refined process’ in setting up direct debit authorisations to top-up e-wallets following last week’s fraud reports.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Suspends E-wallet Auto Top-Up Service Amid Fraud Reports

By Garima Chitkara | 26/10/2018

Approximately HKD 180,000 was stolen from customers just three weeks after the launch of a service allowing automatic top-ups of e-wallets by direct debit from bank accounts.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA to Adopt BCBS Guidelines on Stress Testing

By Editors | 23/10/2018

Authorised institutions should review and strengthen stress testing frameworks and practices taking account of BCBS’ stress testing principles, the HKMA says.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong TLAC Rules Set to Take Effect in December

By Garima Chitkara | 23/10/2018

FSB-aligned total loss-absorbing capacity rules will be presented to the LegCo on 24 October and will go into effect on 14 December.

AML / KYC

Revised HKMA Guidelines on AML/CFT to Take Effect from November

By Editors | 22/10/2018

The Guidelines are set to take effect from 1 November for authorised institutions and stored value facilities. The HKMA has also published its policy and supervisory approach.

AML / KYC

Europe’s AMLD5 and its Impact on AML Regulations in Asia

By Claus Christensen | 15/10/2018

While AMLD5 confirms the EU’s leadership role in AML legislation, similar efforts have been seen in Asia, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.