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Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Virtual Assets Regime Under Review: SFC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2021
The SFC is considering whether licensed firms should be allowed to provide crypto trading services to clients through omnibus account arrangements, and whether to allow crypto ETFs.
Hong Kong Ends Quarantine Exemptions for Senior Finance Execs
By Editors | 03/11/2021
Listed company directors and senior financial industry executives will no longer be able to skip hotel quarantine procedures upon entry into Hong Kong.
Fintech / Regtech
HKIMR Offers Suggestions to Narrow AI/BD Talent Gap
By Editors | 31/10/2021
An estimated 2,000 professionals with both finance and AI/big data skills are needed to meet the talent gap in Hong Kong’s financial industry.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA, SFC Direct Intermediaries to Improve Client Trade Practices
By Editors | 30/10/2021
Intermediaries have been required to undertake remedial action to address non-compliance with transaction-related disclosure requirements.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA to Bolster Regtech Talent Through New Skills Framework
By Manesh Samtani | 25/10/2021
The HKMA will launch a new ECF on Fintech by year-end. It will incorporate a set of competency standards and training curriculum that apply to regtech practitioners.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Amends Requirements on Share Margin Financing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/10/2021
The HKMA says continued enforcement of the requirement to observe market norms in the setting of maximum LTV ratios is no longer appropriate.
AML / KYC
HKMA, SFC Issue FAQ on ‘Offence Related Property’ Under NSL
By Editors | 25/10/2021
FIs “must” disclose to the JFIU property held by persons charged for offences under the National Security Law regardless of the portion of shareholdings.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA, PBOC Agree to Link Regulatory Sandbox Across Borders
By Mark Johnston | 22/10/2021
The arrangement will facilitate cross-border financial innovation in the Greater Bay Area and strengthen supervisory exchanges.
Market Infrastructure
19 Hong Kong Banks Approved to Participate in Wealth Connect
By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2021
Citibank, Hang Seng Bank, HSBC, ICBC, and Standard Chartered are among those that will participate in both the southbound and northbound schemes.
ESG / Sustainability
HK Regulators Offer Support for New Climate Action Plan
By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2021
The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group pledges support for the government’s Climate Action Plan 2050.
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