HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA to Help Banks Deploy AI for Transaction Monitoring

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

    HKMA has received submissions from banks describing their progress to incorporate AI in their transaction monitoring systems.

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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.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Intervenes in Markets as IPO Interest Drives HKD Higher

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2025

    If new IPOs in Hong Kong such as CATL perform well, capital inflows to the city will likely continue, and more intervention will be needed.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia, Hong Kong Eye Payment System Connectivity

    By Editors | 06/05/2025

    A proposed MoU between NBC and HKMA would focus on payment system connectivity and collaboration on foreign exchange and reserve management.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA is Intensifying its Crackdown on Scams, Laundering, Fraud

    By Nathan Lynch | 02/05/2025

    The HKMA is sharpening its focus on financial crime as scams and fraud complaints continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

    HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Forms New Panel to Advance Digital Trade Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

    The new expert panel will formulate a roadmap for digitising cargo data so that it may be integrated into the CDI platform.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Opens Applications for Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

    HKMA is also introducing the “GenAI Sandbox Collaboratory”, a platform comprising practical workshops to facilitate early engagements between banks and tech firms.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SFC, HKMA Issue Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025

    The documents provide clarifications and address concerns on the implementation of the updated OTC derivatives reporting requirements commencing in September.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Unveils Key Priorities, Green Ambitions for 2025 and Beyond

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025

    The HKMA’s 2025 priorities include measures to safeguard the banking sector from financial crime, credit risk, cyber risk and climate risks.

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