Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    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.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Invites Tenders to Implement LIBOR Transition for Exchange Fund

    By Editors | 09/11/2020

    Interested parties should arrange project staff members who are familiar with or experienced in the Calypso system and LIBOR transition.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Seeks ‘Multi-CBDC Platform’ to Enhance Cross-border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/11/2020

    Project Inthanon-LionRock with the BOT is entering its second phase, which will have participation from HKEX, 19 banks, and five corporates.

    HKMC Extends Fixed-Rate Mortgage Pilot Scheme for One Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2020

    The scheme provides an alternative financing option for homebuyers to mitigate risks arising from interest rate volatility.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Launches Upgraded Cybersecurity Fortification Initiative

    By Editors | 03/11/2020

    CFI 2.0 streamlines the cyber resilience assessment process, incorporates international practices on incident response and recovery, and facilitates the development of the local talent pool.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong, China Successfully Connect Trade Finance Platforms

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2020

    Seven banks have already used the connection to conduct cross-border trade financing transactions, with the total trade value exceeding HK$26mn.

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