Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Hong Kong to Establish Resolution Regime This Year

    By Editors | 12/10/2015

    Majority of respondents supportive of the proposal to establish local resolution regime in line with FSB standards.

    HKMA-SFC Consult on Mandatory Clearing and Reporting for OTC Derivatives

    By Editors | 01/10/2015

    Consultation paper introduces first phase of mandatory clearing and second phase of mandatory reporting under new OTC regime.

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity Risk Mgt

    By Editors | 17/09/2015

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a circular to financial institutions highlighting the importance of proper cybersecurity risk management and provide general guidance on the matter.

    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.

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