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ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Sets Out Principles for Supervisory Approach on Climate
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2020
The HKMA expects the results of the industry greenness self-assessments in August 2020, which will inform its supervisory expectations ahead of a consultation next year.
Market Infrastructure
The New Normal: Conduct Risk & Personal Accountability
By Stephen Scott | 01/07/2020
Increasingly, leaders along all Three Lines of Defence are being held personally accountable for misconduct that takes place on their watch, says Stephen Scott at Starling.
Market Infrastructure
China Sets Stage for GBA Wealth Management Connect Scheme
By Editors | 29/06/2020
Under a pilot scheme, Greater Bay Area residents will be able to invest in wealth management products distributed by GBA banks across boundaries.
Fintech / Regtech
Ping An OneConnect Bank to Pilot Virtual Banking Services
By Editors | 26/06/2020
Ping An OneConnect Bank is inviting 200 SMEs and 2,000 retail customers to pilot test its virtual banking services in the HKMA’s sandbox.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA, SFC Publish Final List of FSPs Under Clearing Obligation
By Editors | 25/06/2020
The HKMA and SFC will remove one entity that no longer conducts OTC derivatives business as its institutional services are now being provided by BofA Securities Inc, a new FSP.
AML / KYC
APAC Banks Will Come Out Stronger Post Pandemic
By Greg Watson | 23/06/2020
Covid-19 has kickstarted a rush to digitisation. Changes not expected for another 5-10 years will now be seen over the next 18 months, says Fenergo’s Greg Watson.
Fintech / Regtech
BOT Unveils New Project to Use CBDC for B2B Payments
By Editors | 19/06/2020
A CBDC prototype developed by Digital Ventures will be integrated with systems at industrial conglomerate Siam Cement PCL and its suppliers.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Publishes Banking Sector Talent Gap Findings
By Editors | 18/06/2020
Key skill gaps in the banking workforce were identified in areas relating to technology and data, cybersecurity, core banking knowledge, regulation and compliance, and climate risk management.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA to Select Managers for New Growth Portfolio by H2 – Report
By Editors | 15/06/2020
The sovereign growth portfolio will invest in Hong Kong-specific projects, aimed at lifting the city’s competitiveness in financial services, commerce, aviation, logistics and innovation.
AML / KYC
HKMA Spotlights RegTech Use to Implement AML/CFT Measures
By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2020
The HKMA outlines four regtech use cases that support the effective implementation of AML/CFT measures at Hong Kong banks.
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