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ESG / Sustainability
HKEX Carbon Marketplace ‘Well Received’ by Market
By Editors | 24/11/2022
In the four weeks since its launch, Core Climate has recorded more than 40 trades, representing around 400,000 tonnes of carbon credits.
Fintech / Regtech
ZA Bank, Wise Partner to Offer International Remittances
By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2022
ZA Bank will offer a “hassle-free service to users, without worrying about any foreign exchange markup, hidden charges and transfer progress.”
Market Infrastructure
SFC Proposes Further Changes to Position Limit Regime
By Editors | 23/11/2022
The SFC proposes to expand the list of specified contracts and introduce an excess position limit regime for clearing participants.
Securities / Derivatives
HK Gazettes Bill to Promote Trading in Dual-Counter Stocks
By Editors | 21/11/2022
The bill, to be introduced for LegCo’s first reading on 30 November, will exempt market makers in dual-counter stocks from stamp duty.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Revises Guidance on Accessing CCRA Database via CDI
By Editors | 17/11/2022
Banks can access commercial credit reference agencies via the CDI to automate credit approval processes, reduce manual handling, and enhance operational efficiency.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Singapore and Hong Kong Regulators Address FTX Queries
By Editors | 15/11/2022
MAS said FTX is neither licensed nor exempt from licensing in Singapore. Hong Kong’s SFC said licensed fund managers’ exposure to FTX is “immaterial”.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Proposes Changes to Approach for Setting CCyB
By Editors | 14/11/2022
The HKMA proposes to maintain a Positive Neutral CCyB of 1 percent even when its primary indicators maybe signal a lower applicable CCyB.
Enforcement
SFC, ICAC Arrest Eight Over Ramp-and-Dump Schemes
By Editors | 11/11/2022
Combating social media ramp-and-dump schemes remains one of the top enforcement priorities of the SFC, says executive director of enforcement, Christopher Wilson.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HashKey Obtains New Approvals in Hong Kong, Singapore
By Editors | 10/11/2022
HashKey has full approval to operate a crypto trading platform in Hong Kong and in-principle approval to offer fund management services in Singapore.
Crypto / Digital Assets
StanChart to Consider Offering Retail Crypto Services in Hong Kong
By Editors | 10/11/2022
CEO Bill Winters said Standard Chartered Bank will consider offering crypto trading services to Hong Kong retail customers.
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