Financial advisory firms have to identify vulnerable customers, conduct pretransaction checks, and ask a "trusted individual" to be present during the sales and advisory process.
August 28, 2023The inclusion of climate-related metrics in compensation frameworks is at an "early, evolutionary stage" and is focused on executive and senior management.
April 24, 2023Preliminary observations from the review show that banks are increasingly considering both financial and non-financial factors when designing incentive systems.
November 22, 2021The use of balanced scorecards based on KPIs in determining compensation is "critical" to promoting a sound risk culture in a firm, the FSB says.
November 5, 2021MAS proposes additional safeguards for clients receiving financial advice if they are elderly, not proficient in English, or have lower academic qualifications.
July 1, 2021Two insurers, two financial advisory firms, and two individuals were reprimanded over breaches related to their risk management arrangements and remuneration practices.
June 16, 2021As a next step, the HKMA will conduct more focused reviews on retail banks' front office in relation to the distribution of banking, investment and insurance products.
May 24, 2020The MAS has commenced a review of the disciplinary frameworks at financial advisory firms, with a view to eventually sharing best practices and developing further guidance.
July 15, 2019