Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Consults on Renaming ‘Virtual Banks’ as ‘Digital Banks’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2024

HKMA also published the results of its review of the industry, saying the requirement for virtual banks to primarily deliver retail banking services will be removed.

AML / KYC

HKMA Expands FINEST Platform to Ten Participating Banks

By Editors | 07/08/2024

HKMA’s Raymond Chan said the proposal to expand FINEST to allow sharing of personal account information received broad support.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Looks to Bolster Internal Cybersecurity Capabilities

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2024

HKMA is planning to deploy a new solution to help it identify “assets, vulnerabilities, and potential entry points that could be targeted by attackers” and manage its attack surface.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Confirms Plans to Simplify Three-Tier Banking System

By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2024

Deposit-taking companies will have a five-year transition period to meet a HK$100mn capital requirement, compared to HK$25mn.

Fintech / Regtech

PBOC, HKMA Sign Cooperation Framework for Payments Linkage

By Editors | 04/08/2024

The cooperation framework will enable the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to link their fast payment systems.

AML / KYC

HK Banks Extend Fraud Alerting Service to Counter Transactions

By Editors | 02/08/2024

HKMA said customers will receive fraud risk alerts regardless of whether a transfer is conducted at a branch or through online channels.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Sets Expectations for CRA’s Exit from ‘Credit Data Smart’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2024

Credit reference agency Nova Credit Limited has decided to cease operations and exit the new credit reference platform known as Credit Data Smart.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Opens Tender for Services to Support CBDC Sandboxes

By Editors | 30/07/2024

Hosting and supporting services would have to support up to 25 participants in the Project Ensemble and e-HKD sandboxes.

Hong Kong Reappoints HKMA Chief for Second Term

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2024

During his second term, Eddie Yue said the HKMA will deepen connectivity with the Mainland and promote fintech and sustainable finance.