Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Hong Kong Sets Higher Capital for City’s Important Banks

By Editors | 18/02/2015

Hong Kong is requiring the city’s largest banks to set aside more capital to cushion against unexpected losses and pose less risk to the financial system.

Hong Kong Regulator Endorses Revised Banking Code

By Editors | 08/02/2015

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has endorsed a revised code of banking practice that requires the city’s banks to uphold international banking practices in areas of disclosure and transparency, responsible business conduct and financial education.

Hong Kong to Boost Capital Buffer as Adopts Basel Norm

By Editors | 27/01/2015

Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to create adequate capital buffer to boost the resilience of the city’s banking system with the adoption of global cash buffer standards next year.

Hong Kong Refines Plan for Stronger Financial System

By Editors | 22/01/2015

Hong Kong financial regulators is seeking public views on specific aspects of so-called resolution regime for financial institutions that should make the city’s financial system stable and resilient in the face of crisis and economic shocks.

Christmas Ghosts of Regulation Past

By Peter Guy | 24/12/2014

Regulations of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come pay us a visit.

Hong Kong Regulator Finds No Evidence of Market Rigging

By Editors | 19/12/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it found no evidence of rigging in the city’s foreign exchange benchmark following an investigation into the operations of ten banks.

Hong Kong Regulators Relax Reporting Rules for OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 28/11/2014

Hong Kong regulators have concluded their industry consultation on the record-keeping and reporting rules for over-the-counter derivatives, and noted that the reporting obligation for OTC will be implemented in phases.

HKMA Removes Daily RMB Conversion Limit – A Closer Look

By Peter Guy | 14/11/2014

The decision reveals its role in China’s overall plan to evolve the RMB into an international investment currency.

Hong Kong to Lift Daily Limit on Yuan Conversion

By Editors | 13/11/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it is removing the daily limit for converting the city’s currency to Chinese yuan when the landmark Shanghai-Hong Kong stock trade program is launched on Monday.