Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Market Infrastructure

HKAB Sets Launch Date for New Credit Reference Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2024

The new credit reference platform, known as ‘Credit Data Smart’, will start service on 26 April. Three CRAs are contributing data.

AML / KYC

HKMA Offers New Guidance on Transaction Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2024

The guidance is based on a thematic review of TM systems, which also explored how FIs adopt artificial intelligence to optimise performance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Issues Risk Management Guidance for DLT Adoption

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2024

The guidance covers DLT network and smart contract design and governance, the associated risks, and the need for interoperability.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Consults on Revisions to Bank Disclosure Guidelines

By Editors | 10/04/2024

The revisions are related to the implementation of the Basel III final reform package. The consultation is open until 7 May 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

How HKMA Aims to Prevent Fragmented Digital Money Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2024

HKMA aims to ensure that different types of tokenised money issued in the city can interact with each other.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA to Explore Common Industry Standards for Digital Money

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2024

Phase 2 of HKMA’s e-HKD testing initiative will explore the development of standards on interoperability and smart contract design.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA to Soon Issue Guidelines for Banks on DLT Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2024

HKMA’s Raymond Chan said the new guidelines will not be binding nor exhaustive, but they will provide a “helpful benchmark” for banks looking to plan and develop DLT solutions.

HKMA Announces Nine New Measures to Support SMEs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2024

The measures will enhance the financing support for SMEs and make it easier for them to compare, select offerings from, and switch to different banks.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Call on Firms to Ensure Readiness for US Move to T+1

By Editors | 28/03/2024

Firms should consider deploying additional staff and or making adjustments to work shifts or working hours to cope.