Hong Kong

    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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