HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

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    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Updated FX Global Code

    By Editors | 30/05/2025

    Banks are directed to review their practices in light of the updated FX Global Code and renew their commitment to the code by January 2026.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Issues Two Consultations on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

    The first consultation proposes regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers seeking authorisation. The second proposes AML/CFT requirements.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Partners with Transport Bureau to Boost Trade Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2025

    Banks will gain access to real-time cargo status data, enabling them to assess clients’ operational performance more effectively.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Launches 2025 Green Fintech Competition

    By Editors | 12/05/2025

    The focus will be on five themes, including climate risk modelling, carbon market analytics, and sustainable investing, among others.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Connectivity With Mainland Set to Increase

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2024

    China Vice-Premier He Lifeng, CSRC Chairman Wu Qing and HKMA Chief Eddie Yue discussed new initiatives at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA to “Soon” Consult on Scam Loss Sharing Framework

    By Editors | 30/09/2024

    The framework will include principles for banks to use when deciding whether scam losses should be compensated, such as whether customers took care to safeguard their personal data.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Government Prices First Ever 30 Year Green Bond

    By Editors | 28/01/2021

    Hong Kong has priced the first ever 30-year green bond by an Asian government and the longest tenor bond in its history.

    Enforcement

    HKMA Suspends Banker Over Photocopied Client Signature

    By Editors | 28/01/2021

    The banker photocopied a client’s signature onto an instruction form and used it to apply for the issuance of a bank reference letter.

    HK Regulators Ask Bankers to Explain Reasons for Departing City

    By Editors | 27/01/2021

    Executives who have relocated to Singapore or Tokyo have reportedly received phone calls from Hong Kong government agencies and regulators seeking explanations for the decisions.

    AML / KYC

    Fighting TBML to Sustain a Post-pandemic Recovery in APAC

    By Claus Christensen | 27/01/2021

    As we inaugurate the next phase of international trade, the FATF is pushing trade-based money laundering to the top of the international community’s agenda, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer.

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