Hong Kong Monetary Authority

HKMA Issues New Guidance on E-Banking Risk Management

By Editors | 09/09/2015

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a revised version of the Supervisory Policy Manual for risk management of electronic banking services.

HKMA Cautions Banks on Malpractice by Intermediaries and Sales Agents

By Editors | 10/08/2015

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a circular to banks requiring them to enhance customer protection and mitigate reputational risk arising from possible malpractices of intermediaries or sales agents.

HKMA Fines State Bank of India for Breach of AML/CTF Rules

By Editors | 03/08/2015

SBI’s Hong Kong branch fined HK$7.5 million for breaching anti money-laundering and counter terrorism financing rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Evolving AML and KYC Standards – Now an Integral Part of Financial Institutions

By Editors | 31/07/2015

Increasingly complex and co-dependent regulations and tax policies are changing the process of onboarding and monitoring clients and counterparties.

Hong Kong OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime to Take Effect July 10

By Editors | 29/06/2015

The HKMA advises all licensed banks to follow its guidance to ensure a smooth transition in the upcoming migration to the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.

Operating Hours of Yuan Liquidity Facility Extended by HKMA

By Editors | 24/06/2015

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced that it will extend the operating hours of the intraday repo under the Renminbi Liquidity Facility from July 20.

When Family Ownership Triumphs Over Compliance

By Peter Guy | 03/06/2015

Bank of East Asia faces a challenge from hedge fund revealing the governance shortfalls of family ownership.

Hong Kong Reviews Impact of FIFA Probe on Banks

By Editors | 28/05/2015

Hong Kong is “monitoring the implications” for banks following bribery and corruption charges against officials of the football governing body FIFA.

HKMA Requires New Tax Checks on Banks’ Clients

By Editors | 18/05/2015

In a push to monitor money laundering in the banking system, Hong Kong regulators have asked banks to look into customer’s filings to see if they’re paying their dues.