HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

    Hong Kong Prepares Sukuk Issuance

    By Editors | 14/04/2014

    Hong Kong is ready for Islamic bonds following the establishment of a tax framework that supports sukuk issuance, and as the government further develops a market for such bonds in the territory with the debut of a government sukuk.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Growing Awareness of Anti-Money Laundering in Asia Pacific

    By Editors | 31/03/2014

    According to KPMG’s Global AML Survey 2014, 88 percent of more than 300 respondents worldwide said that AML is a priority for senior management.

    HKMA Asks Benchmark-Setting Banks to Uphold Internal Controls and Governance, Censures UBS

    By Editors | 17/03/2014

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority has censured UBS for attempting to rig Hong Kong’s interbank lending rates.

    Hong Kong Regulator Urges Financial Institutions to Review Capital Planning Process

    By Editors | 09/02/2014

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority plans to enhance existing rules to reflect recommendations on capital planning practices by the Basel Committee.

    HKMA Cautions Authorised Institutions on Virtual Currencies

    By Editors | 14/01/2014

    With the recent rise of Bitcoin across the globe, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) writes a cautionary letter to authorized institutions (AI) in the city state about virtual currencies.

    HK Consultation on Establishing Resolution Regime for Financial Institutions

    By Editors | 07/01/2014

    Hong Kong Government and regulators have launched the first stage of a public consultation on establishing an effective resolution regime for financial institutions, including financial market infrastructures.

    SFC Issues Second Quarter Report

    By Editors | 13/12/2013

    The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued its quarterly report for the period July to September 2013.

    Australian Banks Begin Reporting OTC Derivatives

    By Editors | 04/10/2013

    The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that five of the major Australian banks active in the over-the-counter […]

    HKMA & SFC Publish OTC Consulation Conclusions

    By Editors | 09/09/2013

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) jointly published today their conclusions on a […]

    Strengthening Cooperation between the HKMA and Bank Negara Malaysia

    By Editors | 30/08/2013

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) held a bilateral meeting today (Wednesday) in Kuala Lumpur […]

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