Hong Kong Monetary Authority

20 ‘HK DBS Staff’ Arrested in Data Leak Investigation

By Samuel Riding | 12/12/2016

Staff alleged to have bribed managers to obtain customer data and sell high-interest loans.

Market Infrastructure

HK, UK Sign Fintech Agreement

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2016

Regulators will collaborate on ‘experience sharing’, information exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

APRA, HKMA Confirm Variation Margining Implementation

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2016

Implementation on margining and risk mitigation requirements to begin as set out under Basel III in both jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Regulators to Brief on OTC Derivatives Reporting

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Sessions aim to brief firms on their obligations before 1 July 2017 implementation.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Eases Internet Banking Rules

By Samuel Riding | 21/11/2016

Increased transaction limit comes with warning on controls and customer education.

Cyber Security – Lessons from Hong Kong

By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

HKMA sets a baseline for cyber-resilience but more harmonisation is needed.

AML / KYC

HKMA Repeats N.Korea, Iran Warnings

By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

FATF plenary has said N.Korea is failing to address illicit funding, proliferation.

AML / KYC

Beware Blockchain – HKMA

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Digital platforms seen as potential channel for illicit financing; could compromise data security.

AML / KYC

HK FIs Exclude Up to 25% of Potential Customers Due to Compliance

By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2016

Lexis Nexis survey suggests KYC data sharing could help institutions’ meet financial inclusion goals.