HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

    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.

    Hong Kong Lobbies Beijing to Lift Cap on Yuan Conversion

    By Editors | 15/09/2014

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has asked Beijing to lift the cap on the amount of yuan local residents can convert as part efforts by the city’s de facto central bank to boost the amount of mainland currency in the system ahead of the Stock Connect scheme with Shanghai next month.

    Hong Kong to Enhance Protection for Bank Depositors

    By Editors | 14/09/2014

    Hong Kong regulators are seeking industry views on recommendations to improve a scheme that provides a financial safety net for depositors in the event of a banking crisis.

    Hong Kong’s First Islamic Bond Issue Raises $1 Billion

    By Editors | 12/09/2014

    Hong Kong has sold its first ever sovereign Islamic bonds, raising $1 billion amid strong demand for the landmark offering.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Regulatory Pressures Drive Demand for Client Management Solutions in Asia Pacific

    By Editors | 08/09/2014

    In a sign of an increasing regulatory pressure for financial institutions in Asia Pacific, regulatory onboarding, entity data and client lifecycle management solutions provider Fenergo is expanding in the region.

    Hong Kong to Hold Roadshow for First Sukuk Offering

    By Editors | 28/08/2014

    The Hong Kong government will hold investor meetings from next week for its first Islamic bond issue.

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