Hong Kong Monetary Authority

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HK Wealth Firms See Regulatory Environment Improving

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2023

    More than 80% of PWMA member firms surveyed expect the new framework for sophisticated professional investors to bring a positive impact.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China Establishes CBDC Connectivity with Hong Kong FPS

    By Editors | 07/10/2023

    Members of the Hong Kong delegation at the Asian Games in Hangzhou are able to download the e-CNY mobile app and recharge their accounts via FPS.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKGFA Offers Suggestions on Next Phase of Taxonomy Development

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2023

    New report launched at HKGFA’s 6th Annual Forum proposes 21 additional green activities for the next phase of taxonomy development in Hong Kong.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Implementation of Green Taxonomy an “Evolving” Process: HKMA

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/10/2023

    The SFC is also advocating for Hong Kong to be broadly aligned with ISSB standards, starting with sustainable reporting by listed companies.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Consults on Capital Requirements for FRTB, CVA Risk

    By Editors | 04/10/2023

    New SPM modules set out the minimum standards banks will have to adopt for the calculation of their FRTB and CVA risk capital charges.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Regulators Announce Planned Enhancements for Wealth Connect

    By Editors | 29/09/2023

    The eligibility, product range, investment and sales limits will be enhanced, and securities firms will be allowed to participate.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Pushes for Greater Use of FPS for Business Payments

    By Editors | 27/09/2023

    For October, banks and SFV operators won’t have to pay settlement fees when using the FPS for payments from corporates and merchants.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    PBOC Adds CBDC Feature to Boost Adoption Among Foreigners

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/09/2023

    The e-CNY app now allows foreigners to top up their digital wallets using global payment networks Visa and Mastercard.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Publishes Cases Studies on Regtech Adoption for AML/CFT

    By Editors | 26/09/2023

    The report features examples of Regtech implementation for fraud monitoring, TM alerts handling, media monitoring, and customer risk monitoring.

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    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Designates New Market Makers for Southbound Bond Connect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2023

    The new designations bring the total number of designated market makers for Southbound Bond Connect trading from 13 to 22.

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