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SFC and HKMA continue to prioritise AML/CFT compliance with six new disciplinary actions in Hong Kong
Since early March 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in Hong Kong have collectively taken disciplinary actions against five regulated entities and an individual relating to breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and … Continue reading
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UK and Hong Kong regulators enter into co-operation agreement to foster collaboration and promote innovation
On 7 December 2016, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) entered into a co-operation agreement as part of an initiative to promote innovation in their respective markets and to reduce barriers to entry … Continue reading
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Consultation launched on proposed regulations on protected arrangements following enactment of the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance
The Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance (Ordinance), which sets out the framework for a cross-sector regime for the orderly resolution of financial institutions in Hong Kong, was passed by the Legislative Council (LegCo) on 22 June 2016. The Ordinance largely follows … Continue reading
Hong Kong OTC derivatives update: Are you ready for 1 September 2016?
On 1 September 2016, the first phase of mandatory clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions (Phase 1 Clearing) will be implemented. The first transactions to be potentially subject to mandatory clearing will be those entered into on or after 1 … Continue reading
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Hong Kong revises and further consults on draft rules for mandatory reporting of OTC derivatives and related record-keeping
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have published consultation conclusions on the draft rules for mandatory reporting of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and related record keeping. The draft rules have been amended, taking into … Continue reading
