Hong Kong

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong ‘Greenness’ Assessment Framework for Banks by Year-End

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2019

The framework will comprise guiding principles and possible metrics for the greenness assessments, drawing from industry feedback and the HKMA’s participation in the NGFS.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS ‘Innovation Hub’ to Set Up in Hong Kong, Singapore

By Editors | 02/07/2019

The BIS Innovation Hub will foster collaboration between central banks and, by extension, help the private sector fully realise ‘new economy’ opportunities.

Capital / Liquidity

Amended Bank Liquidity Rules to Take Effect 1 Jan: HKMA

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2019

The amendments expand the scope of HQLA recognisable as “level 2B assets” under the LCR and introduce a 5% stable funding requirement on total derivative liabilities under the NSFR.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Finalises List of FSPs Under Clearing Obligation

By Editors | 01/07/2019

The list of Financial Services Providers identifies major dealers outside Hong Kong that are under the clearing obligation.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Welcomes FATF ‘Overall Compliant’ Result

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2019

According to a government statement, Hong Kong was found to be particularly effective in the areas of risk identification, law enforcement, asset recovery, counter-terrorist financing and international co-operation.

AML / KYC

SFC Enables Technology Approach for Overseas Client Onboarding

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2019

From 5 July, intermediaries can access embedded data in client identity documents for onboarding. Captured biometric data such as a facial image can be used for identity verification.

Market Infrastructure

JBA Responds to Hong Kong OTC Derivatives Consultation

By Editors | 28/06/2019

The Japanese Bankers Association asks the HKMA and SFC to develop rules that automatically assign the UTI generation responsibility, rather than rely on bilateral agreement between counterparties.

Enforcement

HKEX Official Arrested in ICAC-SFC Joint Operation

By Editors | 27/06/2019

The ICAC has arrested the former joint head of IPO vetting for HKEX, and two others, for “suspected corruption and misconduct” in relation to the vetting of listing applications.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Orders Freezing of More Assets Linked to Manipulation Case

By Editors | 26/06/2019

The SFC has ordered more brokers to stop dealing with and processing assets linked to suspected market manipulation of Ding Yi Feng shares.