Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Structural Regulation

    New Guidance Issued on HKMA Funds Certification

    By Editors | 02/09/2022

    The guidance is intended to help funds and their auditors prepare the necessary reports needed to obtain carried interest tax concessions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Finds Deficiencies in Investment Services Offered Online

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2022

    The SFC is calling on licenced corporations to address regulatory deficiencies identified in some investment services offered online.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Managing Cloud Computing Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2022

    Banks’ agreements with CSPs should ensure the HKMA can access information stored in the cloud and relevant risk management controls for on-site examinations.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA to Launch API Link from CCRA to CDI in Q4

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2022

    Banks are encouraged to access credit data in the CCRA database via the CDI, to help them automate credit approvals and enhance efficiency.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    HKMA Warns of Deposit Scams Being Used by Fraudsters

    By Editors | 30/08/2022

    Fraudsters claiming to be financial advisors are soliciting deposits in unknown foreign banks by promising high deposit rates.

    KYC & CDD

    HKMA Fines Commerzbank for CDD & PEP Screening Failures

    By Editors | 29/08/2022

    The HKMA found control lapses in onboarding due diligence as well as ineffective procedures for determining whether beneficial owners were PEPs.

    Data Privacy

    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.

    CBDCs

    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.

    CBDCs

    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.

    Operational Risk

    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.

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