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Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Intends to Implement BCBS Cryptoasset Standards
By Editors | 22/12/2022
The HKMA plans to implement the Basel standards on the treatment of cryptoasset exposures locally by 1 January 2025, in accordance with the BCBS timetable.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Issues Guidance on Using Digital Platforms to Offer Credit
By Manesh Samtani | 21/12/2022
With the growing popularity of digital platforms to apply for credit products, banks are “reminded to ensure proper protection of their customers”, the HKMA said.
Market Infrastructure
FSB Offers LIBOR Transition Update, Warns of ‘Residual Risks’
By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2022
Regulators continue to express concerns that the use of Term SOFR and credit sensitive rates could draw away liquidity from the overnight SOFR derivatives markets.
AML / KYC
HKMA Asks StanChart to Investigate Unauthorised Card Transactions
By Editors | 18/12/2022
Standard Chartered has said there is no evidence of a data leak, that it would arrange refunds, and that it has strengthened its monitoring systems in response.
Hong Kong Names Julia Leung as New SFC Chief
By Editors | 16/12/2022
Julia Leung will become CEO of the SFC on 1 January following Ashley Alder’s departure to become the UK FCA’s new chair.
HKMA Finalises Code of Conduct Requirements for Banks
By Editors | 12/12/2022
Banks have until 1 July 2023 to ensure their Code of Conduct and internal control systems are consistent with the revised SPM module.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Issues Guidance for Banks on Reducing Greenwashing Risks
By Editors | 12/12/2022
The guidance is based on thematic examinations at banks, conducted to ensure they proper systems and control in place to manage their green and sustainable products.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Legislative Council Passes AML/CTF Amendment Bill
By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2022
New licensing regime for VASPs will start on 1 June 2023. New registration regime for precious metals dealers will start on 1 April 2023.
Market Infrastructure
HKTR Announces Transitional Arrangement to Accommodate UTI Reporting
By Editors | 05/12/2022
Due to different UT adoption timelines across jurisdictions, reporting entities are allowed to report the UTI in any of the data fields of “UTI-USI”, “UTI-TID” or “Global UTI”.
ESG / Sustainability
The Legal and Regulatory Risks of ESG “Greenwashing” in Hong Kong
By Stephanie Tsui | 02/12/2022
Stephanie Tsui and Mark Lin at Hogan Lovells discuss the legal framework and tools available in Hong Kong to combat greenwashing behaviour.
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