Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Phishing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021

    HKMA statistics show that phishing frauds in the first six months of 2021 were up 145% from the first half of 2020.

    HKMA Issues SPM on Supervision of Banks’ Insurance Business

    By Editors | 01/07/2021

    The HKMA’s enforcement standards with respect to insurance intermediary business of banks mirror those adopted by the IA.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Sets Out ‘Four Actions’ to Realise Regtech 2025 Vision

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

    At the HKMA’s flagship regtech conference, Eddie Yue outlined the initiatives underway to promote regtech adoption, including to explore a corporate version of iAM Smart.

    China, EU to Finalise Climate Taxonomy By Year-End

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2021

    A PBOC official reportedly said experts working on the common taxonomy are expected to complete the final version by the end of this year.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HK to Accelerate Plans for Mandatory Climate Disclosures – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2021

    The HKMA’s Darryl Chan reportedly said mandatory climate disclosure requirements could arrive in Hong Kong as early as next year.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong: ‘Stay Rules’ to Come into Operation on 27 August

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2021

    Banks have to adopt provisions in financial contracts binding counterparties to temporary stays on termination rights that may be imposed by the HKMA during a bank resolution.

    HKMA, SFC Finalise Latest Changes to FSP List

    By Editors | 25/06/2021

    A unit of Toronto-Dominion Bank will be included on the FSP list. An entity that has merged with Deutsche Bank will be removed.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Notifies Banks of Enhanced Competency Framework

    By Editors | 22/06/2021

    Banks are asked to review and assess the impact of the SFC’s revised framework and take action to ensure compliance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    InvestHK Launches 2021 Fintech Fast Track Programme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2021

    Selected companies will be showcased prominently at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021 which takes place from 1 to 5 November.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA to Conduct Industry Stock-take on Fintech Adoption

    By Editors | 21/06/2021

    All licensed banks with significant operations in Hong Kong must prepare and submit a questionnaire on fintech adoption by 31 December.

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