Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Anti-Money Laundering

HKMA to Enhance AML/CFT Supervision Through Data & Tech

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2020

The HKMA intends to increase its engagement and data collection, make better use of data, and utilise suptech tools to enhance its AML/CFT supervision.

CBDCs

HKMA Selects ConsenSys to Lead Next Phase of CBDC Project

By Editors | 28/09/2020

Project Inthanon-LionRock studied the application of a CBDC for cross-border payments. ConsenSys will lead implementation of the project’s next phase.

KYC & CDD

HKMA Issues Guidance on Remote Onboarding of Corporate Clients

By Editors | 25/09/2020

Onboarding processes should be designed reflecting the principle that CDD is not merely a document collection exercise, the HKMA says.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Riding the Tech Wave in a Volatile Derivatives Market

By John Omahen | 23/09/2020

A surge in trading volumes has highlighted the need for brokerage firms to re-engineer their businesses for the future, writes John Omahen at FIS.

KYC & CDD

HKMA Issues Revised AML/CFT Guideline for SVF Licensees

By Editors | 20/09/2020

SVF licensees are given until 2 July 2021 to implement appropriate measures consistent with the revised guideline, which includes guidance on remote on-boarding.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SFC Fines BEA for 13 Year Failure to Segregate Client Securities

By Editors | 17/09/2020

There was no evidence of client loss as a result of BEA’s regulatory breaches, and the bank has undergone remedial actions to enhance its internal systems and controls.

Cybersecurity

HKMC Annuity Launches Video-Conferencing Application Service

By Editors | 17/09/2020

In a pilot run approved by the Insurance Authority under the Insurtech Sandbox, customers can apply for HKMC Annuity plans through video-conferencing.

Structural Regulation

Data, Technology Crucial for New Normal, LIBOR Transition

By Bing Li | 15/09/2020

The LIBOR transition opens the door to a fundamental rethink of the use of data and technology, and how firms provide products and services to customers, says Bloomberg’s Bing Li.

Market Risk

HKMA Published Revised SPM on Non-Cleared OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 14/09/2020

Banks currently in scope of the margin requirements and risk mitigation standards have until 1 September 2021 to comply wth the revised supervisory policy manual.