Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Issues Supplementary Guidance on Revised Credit Risk Framework

By Editors | 16/12/2024

The HKMA said the new supplementary guidance is intended to facilitate “consistent application” of the revised credit risk framework.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Issues Revised Guidelines on Fair Value Practices

By Editors | 16/12/2024

The revisions are mainly to better align with the “Prudent valuation guidance” under CAP50 of the Consolidated Basel Framework.

Enforcement

HKMA Fines China CITIC Bank for Transaction Monitoring Deficiencies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2024

The HKMA said 13 out of a total of 33 detection rules and two core model rules had not been implemented as intended.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Gazettes Basel III Related Codes of Practice

By Editors | 08/12/2024

One new and two amended codes of practice were gazetted and HKMA issued a revised version of its banking disclosure guidelines.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Announces Gazettal of Stablecoins Bill

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2024

The bill will implement a licensing and regulatory regime for issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins. The first reading is set for 18 December.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Consults on Amendments to Hong Kong Banking Ordinance

By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2024

Among other things, the HKMA proposes to establish a statutory regime enabling it to exercise direct regulatory and supervisory powers over holding companies of banks.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Banks to Extend Fraud Alerting Service to ATMs

By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2024

Starting from 8 December 2024, 22 participating banks will gradually implement the alert mechanism at their ATMs.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Launches New ‘Special Scheme’ to Aid Homebuyers

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2024

The scheme allows a higher LTV ratio and DSR limit for homebuyers who bought residential properties when prices were higher from 2021 to 2023.

Market Infrastructure

HK Banks Making ‘Good Progress’ on Operational Resilience: HKMA

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2024

HKMA’s Carmen Chu said all Hong Kong banks have developed the relevant frameworks and most are now conducting mapping and scenario testing exercises.