Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    HKMA Launches New Initiative to Address Banking Talent Gap

    By Editors | 29/04/2022

    The initiative is aimed at growing the banking sector talent pool in three areas, namely fintech, green and sustainable finance, and GBA business.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Consults on CBDC Policy and Design Choices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2022

    The paper says e-HKD could bring could present challenges to Hong Kong’s currency and financial stability, as well as the city’s role as an international financial centre.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong: ICAC Charges Three Over Mortgage Fraud

    By Editors | 27/04/2022

    A property buyer and two estate agents understated the purchase price so the mortgage would be subject to a lower LTV cap.

    AML / KYC

    FIs Must Continue to Innovate Approach to AML: HKMA

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2022

    Executive director Carmen Chu says work is underway to update HKMA’s guidance on name screening, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Launches Knowledge Hub to Promote RegTech Adoption

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    The Hub’s launch is accompanied by videos featuring regtech solutions from HSBC, Citibank, iFinHealth, Ping An OneConnect Bank and ASTRI.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HK to Implement Capital Standard for Banks’ Fund Exposures

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    The capital standard for banks’ equity investments in funds is expected to come into operation in Hong Kong on 1 July 2022.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA to Develop Additional Safeguards for Bank Customers

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2022

    A fresh review of the Banking Code of Practice has been launched, covering information disclosure, customers’ finance management, and dispute handling.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong is Moving to a Robust Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Etelka Bogardi | 19/04/2022

    Etelka Bogardi and Amy Chung say Hong Kong’s efforts to regulate the crypto sector and stablecoin market are on the whole in line with international trends while leaving room for further development.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Asks Banks to Help Reactivate Dormant Mainland Accounts

    By Editors | 18/04/2022

    Hong Kong customers are facing difficulties reactivating their Mainland accounts due to travel restrictions preventing them from visiting the banks’ branches in person.

    Fintech / Regtech

    PwC Publishes 2022 Rankings of Global Retail, Wholesale CBDCs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2022

    The highest ranking retail CBDC projects were from Nigeria, the Bahamas, and China. The highest ranking wholesale CBDC projects were from Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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