All posts tagged "HKMA"
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141FeatureHKMA to Bolster Regtech Talent Through New Skills Framework
The HKMA will launch a new ECF on Fintech by year-end. It will incorporate a set of competency standards and training curriculum that apply to regtech practitioners.
October 26, 2021 -
161FeatureHK Financial Sector Calls for Easing of Covid Restrictions
Nearly half of surveyed FIs are considering moving staff or functions away from Hong Kong due to operational challenges, including travel and quarantine uncertainty.
October 26, 2021 -
101Hong KongHKMA Amends Requirements on Share Margin Financing
The HKMA says continued enforcement of the requirement to observe market norms in the setting of maximum LTV ratios is no longer appropriate.
October 25, 2021 -
155AML / KYCHKMA, SFC Issue FAQ on ‘Offence Related Property’ Under NSL
FIs "must" disclose to the JFIU property held by persons charged for offences under the National Security Law regardless of the portion of shareholdings.
October 25, 2021 -
202China
HKMA, PBOC Agree to Link Regulatory Sandbox Across Borders
The arrangement will facilitate cross-border financial innovation in the Greater Bay Area and strengthen supervisory exchanges.
October 22, 2021 -
206China
19 Hong Kong Banks Approved to Participate in Wealth Connect
Citibank, Hang Seng Bank, HSBC, ICBC, and Standard Chartered are among those that will participate in both the southbound and northbound schemes.
October 19, 2021 -
221Hong KongHK Regulators Offer Support for New Climate Action Plan
The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group pledges support for the government's Climate Action Plan 2050.
October 13, 2021 -
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HKMA, SFC Outline Expectations on Sale of ILS Products
The circular follows the $30mn issuance of Hong Kong's first catastrophe bond by Greater Bay Re, a state-sponsored special purpose vehicle.
October 12, 2021 -
173Hong KongSFC, HKMA Release Findings on Investment Product Sales
Firms sold investment products with an aggregate transaction amount of HKD 5.7 trillion during 2020, with the participation of over 700,000 investors.
October 8, 2021 -
241Hong Kong
Hong Kong Announces Initiatives to Bolster Financial Hub Status
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced measures to improve the stock market listing regime and enable RMB-denominated securities in Hong Kong.
October 7, 2021
