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HKMA Seeks to Reassure Bankers Over Covid Restrictions
By Editors | 07/03/2022
Concerns are mounting over closed schools and bars, banned flights, and a plan to launch a mass testing programme that may be coupled with a citywide lockdown.
ESG / Sustainability
APRA to Survey Regulated Entities on Climate Risk Management
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2022
The survey will assess the alignment between current approaches used by regulated entities and the expectations set out in CPG 229 and the TCFD recommendations.
Securities / Derivatives
Eight SPACs Have Filed IPO Applications in Hong Kong
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2022
The first applicant, backed by CMB International, has been approved. The latest applicant is a SPAC majority owned by ex-HKMA chief Norman Chan.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC’s New Rules on Bookbuilding & Placing Activities: What to Know
By Alan Linning | 02/03/2022
Alan Linning and Susanne Harris explain the new requirements and offer guidance on next steps for intermediaries to prepare for compliance by August.
Enforcement
SFC Permanently Bans Ex-HSBC Employee Over Bribery Convictions
By Editors | 02/03/2022
The former vice president accepted gifts as inducements to handle credit applications and maintain the credit facilities for two companies controlled by a client.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC, HKMA Launch Joint Review of Investment Product Selling Practices
By Editors | 02/03/2022
The review’s objectives are to assess intermediaries’ compliance with requirements to perform product due diligence, conduct suitability assessments and provide information to clients.
AML / KYC
The SFC Approach to Virtual Assets Prioritises Investor Protection
By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2022
Since 2018, the steps taken by the SFC to regulate the virtual asset space have prioritised investor protection, first and foremost.
Market Infrastructure
HK Budget Includes More Borrower Relief, Capital Market Reforms
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2022
Finance Secretary Paul Chan announced measures to further reform Hong Kong’s listing rules, promote the bond market, and introduce yuan share trading in the city.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Confirms Plans to Regulate Fund Trustees, Custodians
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2022
A new regulated activity (RA 13) will be introduced which will subject trustees and custodians of public funds to licensing requirements and ongoing regulatory supervision.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA, PBOC Invite Firms to Test Fintech Initiatives Across GBA
By Editors | 21/02/2022
The objective of the link is to provide a “one-stop platform” to allow FIs and technology firms to pilot test their cross-boundary fintech initiatives, concurrently in Hong Kong and GBA cities.
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