HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

    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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