Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    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.

    AI Risk & Governance

    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.

    Operational Risk

    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.

    Liquidity Risk

    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.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA Sets Timeline for Mandatory Reference Checking Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2022

    Banks have until 2 May 2023 to put in place the necessary internal controls, policies and procedures required for Phase 1 implementation of the MRC regime.

    Credit Risk

    Hong Kong Banks Barred from Suing Defaulting Landlords

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2022

    For 3 months, lenders may not take action against landlords who default on secured loans as a result of a rental enforcement moratorium being imposed in Hong Kong.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HKMA Issues Regtech Guide on Adopting AI-based Solutions

    By Editors | 02/05/2022

    The guide highlights the need for banks to establish proper data and AI governance frameworks, and maintain continuous control over AI-based solutions post-implementation.

    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Grants In-principle Approval to HashKey Crypto Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2022

    HashKey’s platform will offer trading, brokerage and automated trading services for cryptocurrencies, virtual commodities, stablecoins and security tokens.

    Sustainable Finance

    HKMA Launches New Initiative to Address Banking Talent Gap

    By Editors | 29/04/2022

    The initiative is aimed at growing the banking sector talent pool in three areas, namely fintech, green and sustainable finance, and GBA business.

    CBDCs

    HKMA Consults on CBDC Policy and Design Choices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2022

    The paper says e-HKD could bring could present challenges to Hong Kong’s currency and financial stability, as well as the city’s role as an international financial centre.

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