Hong Kong Monetary Authority

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Digital Banks Consider Opening Physical Branches

    By Editors | 14/01/2025

    HKMA said in October that it would allow digital banks to have limited physical branches to help them improve transaction processes and customer experience

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    HK Credit Data Platform Lowers Access Barrier for Small FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025

    Platform operator HKICL has developed a new interface that provides a lower-cost and more convenient way for lenders to connect to Credit Data Smart.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Consults on Treatment of Bank Exposures to Cryptoassets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025

    HKMA intends to implement the BCBS standards on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures and the disclosure requirements on 1 January 2026

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    AML / KYC

    HKAB Updates AML/CFT FAQs to Align with Revised AMLO

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025

    The updated FAQs align with the AMLO amendments that came into force last year and provide additional guidance on dual-use goods.

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    HKMA Launches Supervisory Incubator to Promote Responsible DLT Adoption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2025

    The incubator provides banks a one-stop platform for obtaining supervisory feedback on DLT-related proposals and the option to conduct live trials.

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    HKMA Calls on Banks to Participate in Cyber Intelligence Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/01/2025

    The HKMA welcomed enhancements to the Platform announced by HKAB and called on banks to actively participate in the initiative.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Finalises Guidance, Reporting Form for CCyB Framework

    By Editors | 02/01/2025

    Reporting institutions should submit the revised return form starting from the reporting position as of 31 March 2025.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SFC, HKMA Issue Revised Derivatives Reporting Guidance

    By Editors | 30/12/2024

    Revised FAQs and Supplementary Reporting Instructions have been issued to reflect changes taking effect on 29 September 2025.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Directs Banks to Implement More Anti-Scam Measures

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2024

    HKMA says banks should seek Police assistance and consider holding the transaction if they believe a customer is being scammed.

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    HKMA Streamlines Audio-recording Requirement for Investment Sales

    By Editors | 26/12/2024

    HKMA circular covers the use of video conferencing and other digital tools to conduct investment transactions of retail banking customers.

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