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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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