HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

    Fintech / Regtech

    Making Data Security a Priority in a World of Tech-driven Services

    By Philip Keller | 14/08/2022

    Philip Keller outlines key considerations for banks when establishing a protocol to ensure data can only be shared in a safe, reliable, timely, and complete manner.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA, InvestHK Invite Firms to Showcase CBDC Solutions

    By Editors | 11/08/2022

    A CBDC track has been added to Global Fast Track 2022. Banks, fintechs and tech firms are asked to submit innovative solutions in eight focus areas.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand: BOT Sets Out Next Steps to Pilot Retail CBDC

    By Editors | 08/08/2022

    The next phase of retail CBDC testing will involve Bank of Ayudhya, Siam Commercial Bank, payments provider 2C2P, and technology from Giesecke+Devrient.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Directs Banks to Ensure Resiliency of Payment Operations

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2022

    Payment-related operational incidents have impacted banks, their customers, as well as other financial institutions, including in the securities sector.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Gives Banks 18m to Enhance Operational Risk Management

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2022

    Banks are expected to implement the revised SPM module on operational risk management by 25 January 2024.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Finalises Guidance on Resolution Planning Expectations

    By Editors | 26/07/2022

    Resolution planning work will be prioritised for D-SIBs and other locally incorporated banks with total consolidated assets of more than HKD 150 billion.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong as a Legal Centre of Excellence for Digital Finance

    By Troy Song | 25/07/2022

    Many crypto exchanges and institutions already choose Hong Kong as the place to resolve their disputes, but more need to be done, says Troy Song.

    Premium Content

    Regulatory Keynote: Innovative Ways of Working in AML/CFT

    By Editors | 25/07/2022

    The keynote address at Fraud & Financial Crime Asia 2022 was delivered by Carmen Chu, Executive Director (Enforcement and AML) at the HKMA.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Further Enhances RMB Liquidity Facility

    By Editors | 25/07/2022

    The enhancements will increase the size of the RMB Liquidity Facility, streamline its operation, and reduce the rates applicable to overnight repo.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA, Cyberport Jointly Promote Use of AML RegTech

    By Editors | 22/07/2022

    HKMA, Cyberport and Deloitte co-organised the second AMLab, focusing on low-barrier technologies such as RPA and visualisation tools.

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