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Securities / Derivatives
New Guidance Issued on HKMA Funds Certification
By Editors | 02/09/2022
The guidance is intended to help funds and their auditors prepare the necessary reports needed to obtain carried interest tax concessions.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Finds Deficiencies in Investment Services Offered Online
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2022
The SFC is calling on licenced corporations to address regulatory deficiencies identified in some investment services offered online.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Issues Guidance on Managing Cloud Computing Risks
By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2022
Banks’ agreements with CSPs should ensure the HKMA can access information stored in the cloud and relevant risk management controls for on-site examinations.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA to Launch API Link from CCRA to CDI in Q4
By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2022
Banks are encouraged to access credit data in the CCRA database via the CDI, to help them automate credit approvals and enhance efficiency.
AML / KYC
HKMA Warns of Deposit Scams Being Used by Fraudsters
By Editors | 30/08/2022
Fraudsters claiming to be financial advisors are soliciting deposits in unknown foreign banks by promising high deposit rates.
Enforcement
HKMA Fines Commerzbank for CDD & PEP Screening Failures
By Editors | 29/08/2022
The HKMA found control lapses in onboarding due diligence as well as ineffective procedures for determining whether beneficial owners were PEPs.
Fintech / Regtech
Making Data Security a Priority in a World of Tech-driven Services
By Philip Keller | 14/08/2022
Philip Keller outlines key considerations for banks when establishing a protocol to ensure data can only be shared in a safe, reliable, timely, and complete manner.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA, InvestHK Invite Firms to Showcase CBDC Solutions
By Editors | 11/08/2022
A CBDC track has been added to Global Fast Track 2022. Banks, fintechs and tech firms are asked to submit innovative solutions in eight focus areas.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand: BOT Sets Out Next Steps to Pilot Retail CBDC
By Editors | 08/08/2022
The next phase of retail CBDC testing will involve Bank of Ayudhya, Siam Commercial Bank, payments provider 2C2P, and technology from Giesecke+Devrient.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Directs Banks to Ensure Resiliency of Payment Operations
By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2022
Payment-related operational incidents have impacted banks, their customers, as well as other financial institutions, including in the securities sector.
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