All posts tagged "BOCHK"
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130Fintech / RegtechInvestHK Launches 2021 Fintech Fast Track Programme
Selected companies will be showcased prominently at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021 which takes place from 1 to 5 November.
June 21, 2021 -
207FeatureSFC, HKMA Instruct Regulated Firms to Promote Vaccinations
The SFC says vaccinations are a critical part of operational risk management. The HKMA is requiring banks to submit a list of unvaccinated staff.
June 3, 2021 -
318FeatureHKEX Clears First SOFR-HONIA Cross Currency Swaps
OTC Clear announced last week that it was launching clearing services for cross-currency interest rates swaps and basis swaps referencing HONIA and SOFR.
May 18, 2021 -
164Hong KongHK Green Banks Alliance Hosts First Roundtable
HKMA Chief Eddie Yue urged banks to transform into 'green banks'. HSBC and BOCHK announced plans to expand their green finance business.
April 30, 2021 -
240Capital RegulationHong Kong Launches 100% Personal Loan Guarantee Scheme
The scheme provides a supplementary financing option for individuals suffering income loss resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
April 28, 2021 -
409AML / KYCHK, China Working to Simplify Cross-border Account Opening
Regulators are reportedly working to simplify cross-border bank account opening processes to facilitate the launch of Wealth Management Connect.
March 16, 2021 -
1.8KFeatureLivi Bank Announces Launch of Virtual Banking Services
Livi Bank, backed by BOCHK, JD Digits and Jardine Matheson, has become the fourth virtual bank to open to the public in Hong Kong.
August 12, 2020 -
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HKEX Clears First HONIA-based Interest Rate Swaps
The first centrally cleared HONIA interest rate swap contract was between BOCHK and HSBC, marking a significant step to promote HONIA’s adoption in the financial industry.
July 10, 2020 -
626EnforcementICAC Charges SME Director & Clerk for Defrauding HK Banks
The two are said to have defrauded seven banks of loans and banking facilities worth about HK$160mn, and deceived the TID and HKMC into issuing loan guarantees.
May 31, 2020 -
1.3KHong KongHong Kong Expands 100% Loan Guarantee Scheme Ahead of Launch
Administered by HKMC Insurance, the Special 100% Loan Guarantee Scheme has been expanded to total guarantees of HK$50bn, alongside a doubling of the per-enterprise loan limit.
April 17, 2020
