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Market Infrastructure
Is Asia Ready for the End of LIBOR?
By Li Renn Tsai | 17/05/2021
Li Renn Tsai compares progress in Asia’s main trading hubs, warning of a logjam of transition-related operational work that will pile up towards year-end.
Market Infrastructure
MAS to Expand Scope of Mandatory Reference Check Regime
By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2021
MAS proposes to expand the scope of FIs and employees subject to the mandatory reference checking regime. FIs will have to maintain records for all employees.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA, PBOC In Talks on Next Phase of Digital Yuan Tests
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2021
The next phase of technical testing will explore the feasibility of using the digital yuan in cross-border payments.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Sets Out Next Steps to Implement Open API Framework
By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2021
Phase 3 and 4 API functions will be implemented progressively by 28 participating banks starting from December 2021, the HKMA says.
AML / KYC
Chinese Regulators Issues Draft Rules for Wealth Connect Scheme
By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2021
A 150bn yuan ceiling is proposed as the trading quota for the new scheme, with a 1mn yuan individual limit. A launch date has not yet been set.
Enforcement
HKMA Adjusts Scope of Mandatory Reference Checking Regime
By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2021
The HKMA has adjusted the scope of the regime, shortened the record retention requirement, and lengthened the time allowed to respond to an MRC request.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Issues Guideline on Green & Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme
By Editors | 05/05/2021
The grant amount for each bond issue will be half of the eligible expenses, capped at HK$2.5mn for rated bonds and HK$1.25mn for unrated bonds.
ESG / Sustainability
HK Green Banks Alliance Hosts First Roundtable
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2021
HKMA Chief Eddie Yue urged banks to transform into ‘green banks’. HSBC and BOCHK announced plans to expand their green finance business.
Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Launches 100% Personal Loan Guarantee Scheme
By Editors | 27/04/2021
The scheme provides a supplementary financing option for individuals suffering income loss resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Market Infrastructure
HK, China to Launch Southbound Bond Connect in July – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2021
The relevant regulations will reportedly be issued in May, with a view to launching the southbound bond trading link on 2 July.
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