Hong Kong Monetary Authority

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.

Standard Chartered Fined $300 Million by US Financial Watchdog

By Editors | 21/08/2014

Standard Chartered will pay $300m over lapses in anti-money-laundering procedures and temporarily suspend its dollar clearing operations with high-risk clients in Hong Kong, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) said.

Hong Kong to Boost Wealth Management Sector

By Editors | 12/08/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s top executive said the city aims to boost its fund and wealth management industry over a five-year period.

Hong Kong, Thailand Launch New Cross-Border Payment Link

By Editors | 27/07/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank of Thailand introduced a new cross-border payment link between Hong Kong’s US dollar real time settlement system and Bank of Thailand’s Baht system.