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Market Infrastructure
HKMA, PBOC Confirm Bond Connect
By Samuel Riding | 17/05/2017
Programme to launch with northbound trading only; rules to mirror those for overseas investors in inter-bank bond market.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Warns of ‘Moral Hazard’ in Lending to Developers
By Samuel Riding | 15/05/2017
Banking regulator says developers offering excessive LTV, not properly assessing repayment ability.
AML / KYC
HK SFC Launches Broker Cybersecurity Consultation
By Editors | 09/05/2017
Cybercrime rapidly becoming a top priority of Asia Pacific regulators.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Issues Annual Report
By Samuel Riding | 04/05/2017
Complaints against AIs up 9%, 1,729 cases completed; central bank warns on liquidity risk.
Securities / Derivatives
Trades with Vietnam, Pakistan, Taiwan to be Exempt from HK OTC Reporting Requirements
By Samuel Riding | 28/04/2017
Securities law won’t be amended until October; firms asked to contact regulators if they cannot meet 1 July deadline.
AML / KYC
HKMA Eyeing KYC Utility
By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017
Deputy chief executive acknowledges heightened due diligence on account opening has harmed Hong Kong’s reputation.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Planning Problem Assets Consultation
By Samuel Riding | 17/04/2017
Regulator to consider BCBS guidelines, introduce ‘relevant policy proposals’.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Pitches for Regtech Leadership
By JP Reimann | 13/04/2017
Regulators encourage mutual support and cooperation as industry players eye billions in cost savings.
AML / KYC
HKMA Ticks off, Fines Coutts for AML Failings
By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2017
Firm said to have inadequate PEP identification procedures for more than three years.
Uncategorised
Counting Down to the ‘New’ VM Deadline
By Samuel Riding | 30/03/2017
1 September highly likely to be the final cut-off for meeting OTC derivatives margin requirements.
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