HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Unveils New FPS Feature Allowing Link to HKID

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2020

    From 6 December onwards, individuals can link their HKID numbers to a bank account to conveniently receive payments, the HKMA said.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Consults on Revised SPM on Group-wide Bank Supervision

    By Editors | 02/12/2020

    The revised SPM accounts for holding companies established overseas and intermediate holding companies, including those that are unregulated or engaged in non-financial activities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Lack of Electronic Solutions Hindering Capital Market Access: ASIFMA

    By Editors | 30/11/2020

    The report calls on government and regulators to facilitate greater use of e-signatures, virtual meetings, and other electronic solutions in Hong Kong and Singapore capital markets.

    Enforcement

    SFC Bans Ex-StanChart Banker For Concealing Personal Trades

    By Editors | 25/11/2020

    The SFC’s decision followed a referral from the HKMA, which discovered that the former banker also wilfully misrepresented himself to the Appeals Tribunal.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Urges Continued Efforts to Advance Bank Culture Reform

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2020

    In a recent keynote address, the HKMA’s Alan Au discussed seven common themes that were identified from banks’ self-assessments of culture reforms.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Updates Rules for Banks’ Equity Investments in Funds

    By Editors | 22/11/2020

    The HKMA consulted on local implementation of the standard in January 2019. The new consultation contains amendments reflecting industry feedback.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Expands List of Eligible Collateral for RMB Facility

    By Editors | 21/11/2020

    Eligible collateral will include RMB, USD and EUR debt securities issued offshore by China’s central bank, Ministry of Finance or policy banks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Consults on Local Implementation of Final Basel III Reforms

    By Editors | 19/11/2020

    The consultation is open until 6 January 2021, ahead of industry engagement in 2021, legislative amendments in 2022, and a 1 January 2023 target implementation date.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Finalises New Reporting Form for Consolidated Accounts

    By Editors | 17/11/2020

    The new Return of Consolidated Accounts will help the HKMA monitor banking sector developments and strengthen the consolidated supervision of locally incorporated banks.

    Market Infrastructure

    IFC, HKMA Launch New Alliance to Address Climate Change

    By Editors | 09/11/2020

    IFC and the HKMA will bring together FIs, associations, research institutions, and technology providers to build capacity for green finance and promote climate investments.

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