Hong Kong

    Hong Kong Anti Covid Restrictions Take Toll on Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/01/2022

    Banks including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and UBS are struggling to bring key executives into Hong Kong due to flight bans.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Roll Out New Electronic Communication Platform

    By Editors | 17/01/2022

    The new platform will be rolled out in phases starting in early Q1, improving usability and paving the way for new functionalities to be added, HKEX says.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Fines Prepaid Card Issuer 33FS for AML/CTF Deficiencies

    By Editors | 17/01/2022

    The case involved control deficiencies in respect of 33 Financial Services Limited’s transaction monitoring and name screening systems, the HKMA said.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Issues Draft Guidance on Liquidity and Funding in Resolution

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2022

    The HKMA expects banks to be able to model liquidity and funding needs in a resolution scenario over various time horizons.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Fines HK Unit of Japanese Conglomerate Sojitz

    By Editors | 13/01/2022

    Trading in Iran-origin goods was carried out without the knowledge of senior management by employees who omitted information from documentation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA to Introduce Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins

    By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2022

    Only Hong Kong incorporated entities licensed by the HKMA would be allowed to actively market stablecoins to the local public.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX, SZSE Expand Capital Markets Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 12/01/2022

    HKEX and SZSE will conduct joint forums and workshops, and take part in reciprocal short-term training and secondment programmes for their employees.

    HK Banks Extend Repayment Deferment for Trade Facilities

    By Editors | 12/01/2022

    The HKMA cited uncertainties caused by the spread of Covid-19 and global supply chain disruptions that are continuing to pressure corporates.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX to Launch Derivatives Holiday Trading by Easter

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2022

    All MSCI futures and options will be included as the first batch of Holiday Trading Products. A market readiness test will be held in late February 2022.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Unveils Results of Climate Risk Stress Tests

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/01/2022

    The HKMA has also finalised its guidance on climate risk management, giving banks until end-2022 to implement the new measures.

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