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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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