HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

    Securities / Derivatives

    Evolving AML and KYC Standards – Now an Integral Part of Financial Institutions

    By Editors | 31/07/2015

    Increasingly complex and co-dependent regulations and tax policies are changing the process of onboarding and monitoring clients and counterparties.

    Hong Kong OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime to Take Effect July 10

    By Editors | 29/06/2015

    The HKMA advises all licensed banks to follow its guidance to ensure a smooth transition in the upcoming migration to the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.

    Operating Hours of Yuan Liquidity Facility Extended by HKMA

    By Editors | 24/06/2015

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced that it will extend the operating hours of the intraday repo under the Renminbi Liquidity Facility from July 20.

    When Family Ownership Triumphs Over Compliance

    By Peter Guy | 03/06/2015

    Bank of East Asia faces a challenge from hedge fund revealing the governance shortfalls of family ownership.

    Hong Kong Reviews Impact of FIFA Probe on Banks

    By Editors | 28/05/2015

    Hong Kong is “monitoring the implications” for banks following bribery and corruption charges against officials of the football governing body FIFA.

    HKMA Requires New Tax Checks on Banks’ Clients

    By Editors | 18/05/2015

    In a push to monitor money laundering in the banking system, Hong Kong regulators have asked banks to look into customer’s filings to see if they’re paying their dues.

    Hong Kong’s HKMA Likely to Face Tough Challenge in HSBC’s Planned Move

    By Editors | 28/04/2015

    Hong Kong’s de facto central bank may have to scale up its regulatory operations should British banking firm HSBC decide to relocate its headquarters in the city.

    Hong Kong Sets Higher Capital for City’s Important Banks

    By Editors | 18/02/2015

    Hong Kong is requiring the city’s largest banks to set aside more capital to cushion against unexpected losses and pose less risk to the financial system.

    Hong Kong Regulator Endorses Revised Banking Code

    By Editors | 08/02/2015

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has endorsed a revised code of banking practice that requires the city’s banks to uphold international banking practices in areas of disclosure and transparency, responsible business conduct and financial education.

    Hong Kong to Boost Capital Buffer as Adopts Basel Norm

    By Editors | 27/01/2015

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to create adequate capital buffer to boost the resilience of the city’s banking system with the adoption of global cash buffer standards next year.

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