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AML / KYC
HKMA Launches Tender to Build Payment Data Analytics Platform
By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2025
The objective of the new platform is to improve the identification and detection of fraud, mule accounts and other financial crime activities.
Fintech / Regtech
Culture and Conduct as the New Moat in APAC’s Wealth Sector
By Mary Leung | 28/04/2025
Traditional competitive advantages are fading in APAC’s booming wealth management sector, making a strong client-centric culture the new key to success, writes Mary Leung.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Issues Guidance on Defending Against DDoS Attacks
By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025
HKMA shares key learnings from DDoS incidents in Hong Kong that resulted in service impacts and disruptions for customers
HKMA Calls on AIs to Join Banking Industry Integrity Charter
By Editors | 21/04/2025
The Charter was launched in October 2024 to enhance anti-corruption capabilities in Hong Kong’s banking sector. To date, 48 AIs have joined the initiative.
AML / KYC
HKMA Directs SVF Licensees to Implement Anti-Scam Measures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025
SVF licensees are directed to use the measures set out in a December 2024 circular initially intended for authorised institutions.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Finalises Revisions to Credit Risk Mitigation Guidelines
By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025
The revised module offers guidance on strengthening the risk management practices of banks that use credit risk mitigants.
AML / KYC
HKMA Unveils New Measures to Bolster E-Banking Security
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025
Banks must empower customers to adopt bound devices instead of SMS OTPs and deactivate higher risk e-banking functions.
AML / KYC
HKMA Announces New Measures to Combat Financial Crime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2025
HKMA, HKPF and HKAB have jointly announced new measures to strengthen the response to fraud and money laundering.
Big Picture
HKIMR Publishes Findings on GenAI Adoption Among Hong Kong FIs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2025
75 percent of surveyed FIs have rolled out or implemented at least one GenAI use case or are currently piloting and designing use cases.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Issues Guidance on Crypto Staking Services for Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2025
Banks must implement adequate policies and controls before engaging in crypto staking services, HKMA said.
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