Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    US Fed Raises Interest Rates by Most Since in 28 Years

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    The HKMA has responded with a 75bp interest rate hike of its own, after intervening overnight to defend the HKD peg to the US dollar.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKMA Chief Outlines Plans to Enhance CMU Services

    By Editors | 13/06/2022

    The Central Moneymarkets Unit will be further commercialised and upgraded in phases over three years. A new platform will be launched in 2025.

    Structural Regulation

    HKMA Invites Global Banks to November Summit in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 10/06/2022

    The two-day summit is reportedly aimed at reversing an exodus of financial talent from Hong Kong after more than two years of Covid-19 measures.

    Climate Risk

    Taiwan Banks to Undergo Climate Change Stress Tests in 2023

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The local banking association is developing the climate-change stress tests, the content of which will be finalised by the end of this year.

    Capital Adequacy

    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.

    Sustainable Finance

    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.

    Operational Risk

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Operational Risk

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

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