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ESG / Sustainability
AIMA, Simmons & Simmons Launch ESG Primer for Asia Fund Managers
By Editors | 30/10/2020
The primer contains key concepts and taxonomy, recent regulatory developments impacting Asia fund managers, and a checklist for developing an ESG strategy and roadmap.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consults on Amendments to D-SIB Framework
By Editors | 30/10/2020
The amendments are aimed at improving the assessment of banks’ complexity in the D-SIB identification process, and reducing the weight of the size factor, among other changes.
ESG / Sustainability
SFC Proposes New Requirements for Fund Managers on Climate Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2020
The proposed requirements for fund managers cover four key elements: governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.
AML / KYC
HKAA Sanctions Impact ‘Relatively Muted’, For Now: IIF
By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2020
One of the main concerns for Chinese banks is that a loss of access to dollar finance could hamper their ability to lend to corporate customers that rely on USD financing.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Chief Hints at New Data Platform to Facilitate SME Lending
By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2020
Banks can more precisely and objectively assess SME credit risk with access to more data, such as trading and turnover statistics, says HKMA chief Eddie Yue.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX, SZSE Launch New ETF Cross-listing Scheme
By Editors | 25/10/2020
HKEX and SZSE have also signed an MOU to promote the ETF Cross-listing Scheme and facilitate more connections between the two markets.
Enforcement
Hong Kong ICAC Charges Two Former AIA Agents With Fraud
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/10/2020
A former district manager and former insurance agent each face one count of fraud in separate cases for submitting false income proof statements.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Proposes to Allow Holiday Trading of MSCI Derivatives
By Editors | 25/10/2020
Exchange participants are asked to indicate their expectations for operational readiness by completing an online form by 6 November.
HKMA Issues Guidance on Bank Sales of Policy Replacement
By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2020
Banks engaged in insurance sales are expected to identify policy replacement at the point of sale and provide advice to customers on whether policy replacement is in their best interests.
Market Infrastructure
GBA Wealth Management Connect to Operate With Quota System
By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2020
The scheme will be capped at 150 bn yuan in each direction, and an individual quota of 1 mn yuan will be imposed on Greater Bay Area residents.
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