HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

    Hong Kong Refines Plan for Stronger Financial System

    By Editors | 22/01/2015

    Hong Kong financial regulators is seeking public views on specific aspects of so-called resolution regime for financial institutions that should make the city’s financial system stable and resilient in the face of crisis and economic shocks.

    Christmas Ghosts of Regulation Past

    By Peter Guy | 24/12/2014

    Regulations of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come pay us a visit.

    Hong Kong Regulator Finds No Evidence of Market Rigging

    By Editors | 19/12/2014

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it found no evidence of rigging in the city’s foreign exchange benchmark following an investigation into the operations of ten banks.

    Hong Kong Regulators Relax Reporting Rules for OTC Derivatives

    By Editors | 28/11/2014

    Hong Kong regulators have concluded their industry consultation on the record-keeping and reporting rules for over-the-counter derivatives, and noted that the reporting obligation for OTC will be implemented in phases.

    HKMA Removes Daily RMB Conversion Limit – A Closer Look

    By Peter Guy | 14/11/2014

    The decision reveals its role in China’s overall plan to evolve the RMB into an international investment currency.

    Hong Kong to Lift Daily Limit on Yuan Conversion

    By Editors | 13/11/2014

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it is removing the daily limit for converting the city’s currency to Chinese yuan when the landmark Shanghai-Hong Kong stock trade program is launched on Monday.

    Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Link to Start November 17

    By Editors | 11/11/2014

    China has approved a long-awaited Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme, which allows cross-border trade between the two bourses.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwanese Banks’ Loan Exposure to Chinese Clients Examined in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 10/11/2014

    Hong Kong’s financial regulator is looking into the loan exposure of Taiwanese banks to mainland Chinese companies and has launched an onsite probe into the matter.

    Hong Kong, France to Cooperate in Offshore Renminbi Trade

    By Editors | 29/10/2014

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Banque de France have signed an agreement to cooperate in enhancing the offshore renminbi business between the two jurisdictions.

    Hong Kong to Implement Revised Capital and Liquidity Rules for Banks

    By Editors | 27/10/2014

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued the revised capital and liquidity rules for the banking sector in view of the second phase of Basel III requirements which will take effect from January next year.

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