Hong Kong

HKMA Initiative to Nurture Young Talent for Banking Industry

By Editors | 04/06/2020

The HKMA will sponsor up to half of the salaries of the fresh graduates employed by firms that participate in the Banking Talent Programme.

AML / KYC

HKMA Offers Guidance on AML Controls for Remote Onboarding

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2020

The HKMA has published its observations of good practices used by authorised institutions to mitigate the potential risks of new technology adopted for remote onboarding.

Securities / Derivatives

Why Chinese ADRs Will Keep One Foot in New York

By FinanceAsia | 03/06/2020

Amid US-China posturing, Hong Kong is emerging as a safe port for China’s corporate refugees – but there are powerful reasons for at least some of these ADRs to stay where they are.

Securities / Derivatives

US Scrutiny of Chinese Firms a Boon for Hong Kong IPO Market

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2020

Nasdaq-listed Chinese companies Netease and JD.com are planning to launch secondary listings in Hong Kong, amid concerns that their US listings could be at risk.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Continues to Bolster Derivatives Product Ecosystem

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2020

HKEX is launching silver futures and four new rupee futures contract months, on top of new derivative products linked to MSCI indices and a new set of exchange-traded products.

Capital / Liquidity

Credit Risk a Growing Threat in Hong Kong: Mazars

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2020

Banks need to be more agile in incorporating in their ECL model all latest reasonable and supportable information, including that which is forward-looking, says Pierre Latrobe.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Plans Introduction of New Exchange Traded Products – Report

By Editors | 02/06/2020

Under consideration are leveraged and inverse ETPs tracking A share indexes, fixed-income ETFs, sectoral and thematic ETFs backed by Chinese assets, and ESG themed ETPs.

HK Extends Loan Guarantee Schemes to Listed Companies

By Editors | 01/06/2020

Other enhancements to the 80% and 90% Guarantee Products include higher maximum loan amounts and interest subsidies up to 12 months.

Enforcement

ICAC Charges SME Director & Clerk for Defrauding HK Banks

By Editors | 31/05/2020

The two are said to have defrauded seven banks of loans and banking facilities worth about HK$160mn, and deceived the TID and HKMC into issuing loan guarantees.