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Capital / Liquidity
CCyB Policy Was Effective in Mitigating Pandemic Shock: HKMA
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2022
The HKMA finds that the CCyB release was effective in supporting bank lending, thus achieving its policy objective as a countercyclical tool.
ESG / Sustainability
Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative
By Editors | 08/06/2022
BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.
HSBC, Hang Seng Suffer Internet Banking, ATM Disruption
By Editors | 06/06/2022
Finance sector legislator Chan Chun-ying said he expects the HKMA to demand detailed reports on the incident from the two banks.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA to Consult on BNPL Protections in ‘Coming Months’
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2022
Hong Kong official Christopher Hui says regulations for banks and money lenders on providing unsecured credit already cover BNPL services.
Market Infrastructure
HK Banks Given Four Years to Achieve Operational Resilience
By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2022
The HKMA has given banks one year to develop their operational resilience framework, and a further three years for implementation.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Directs Banks to Comply with New Rules for Trust Business
By Editors | 29/05/2022
Banks and their subsidiaries have until 1 June 2023 to comply with new regulatory requirements for their trust business and related activities.
HKMA Publishes Findings from Front Office Incentives Review
By Editors | 26/05/2022
Some incentive systems used in retail banks’ front offices may unintentionally push staff to prioritise business objectives over customer outcomes.
Fintech / Regtech
Govt Support Needed in AI, Big Data Industry: FTAHK
By Editors | 25/05/2022
Survey respondents said government support is needed to drive education and promote fairness, ethics, accountability and transparency in the industry.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA’s Operational Resilience Standards: An ‘Adapt and Learn’ Approach
By Lisa Huang | 19/05/2022
Lisa Huang and Shannon Wong offer guidance on making a timely start to compliance with HKMA’s new operational resilience framework.
Market Infrastructure
Capital Outflows Prompt HKMA Intervention to Defend Currency Peg
By Editors | 12/05/2022
The last time the HKMA intervened to defend a weakening HKD was in March 2019. The move is expected to raise borrowing costs.
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