All posts tagged "HKMA"
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462Hong KongHKMA Launches New Initiative to Address Banking Talent Gap
The initiative is aimed at growing the banking sector talent pool in three areas, namely fintech, green and sustainable finance, and GBA business.
April 29, 2022 -
524FeatureHKMA Consults on CBDC Policy and Design Choices
The paper says e-HKD could bring could present challenges to Hong Kong’s currency and financial stability, as well as the city’s role as an international financial centre.
April 28, 2022 -
336EnforcementHong Kong: ICAC Charges Three Over Mortgage Fraud
A property buyer and two estate agents understated the purchase price so the mortgage would be subject to a lower LTV cap.
April 28, 2022 -
790AML / KYCFIs Must Continue to Innovate Approach to AML: HKMA
Executive director Carmen Chu says work is underway to update HKMA's guidance on name screening, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.
April 27, 2022 -
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HKMA Launches Knowledge Hub to Promote RegTech Adoption
The Hub’s launch is accompanied by videos featuring regtech solutions from HSBC, Citibank, iFinHealth, Ping An OneConnect Bank and ASTRI.
April 27, 2022 -
442Capital / LiquidityHK to Implement Capital Standard for Banks’ Fund Exposures
The capital standard for banks’ equity investments in funds is expected to come into operation in Hong Kong on 1 July 2022.
April 27, 2022 -
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HKMA to Develop Additional Safeguards for Bank Customers
A fresh review of the Banking Code of Practice has been launched, covering information disclosure, customers’ finance management, and dispute handling.
April 20, 2022 -
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Hong Kong is Moving to a Robust Regulatory Framework for Crypto
Etelka Bogardi and Amy Chung say Hong Kong's efforts to regulate the crypto sector and stablecoin market are on the whole in line with international trends while leaving room for further development.
April 20, 2022 -
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HKMA Asks Banks to Help Reactivate Dormant Mainland Accounts
Hong Kong customers are facing difficulties reactivating their Mainland accounts due to travel restrictions preventing them from visiting the banks’ branches in person.
April 18, 2022 -
424Crypto / Digital AssetsPwC Publishes 2022 Rankings of Global Retail, Wholesale CBDCs
The highest ranking retail CBDC projects were from Nigeria, the Bahamas, and China. The highest ranking wholesale CBDC projects were from Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore.
April 14, 2022
