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Circular in relation to the clearing and record keeping rules for the OTC derivatives regime – changes to the list of persons designated as financial services providers

The revised list of financial services providers (FSPs) under the Securities and Futures (OTC Derivative [...]

Circular to intermediaries: SFC and HKMA joint product survey 2024

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will conduct [...]

Climate Investment Funds Board Backs $500 Million Nature Plan for Ethiopia

The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) board has approved a $37 million plan, unlocking $492 million [...]

Revised Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) Module CA-D-1“Guideline on the Application of the Banking (Disclosure) Rules”

The Monetary Authority has issued a revised version of the SPM module CA-D-1, “Guideline on [...]

Public consultation on proposed enhancements to Banking Ordinance

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched a public consultation on 5 December to propose [...]

HKMA and SAMA deepen financial cooperation between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) held a bilateral [...]

EU Commission Invests €4.6 Billion for Net-Zero Technologies and EV Batteries

The European Commission has allocated €4.6 billion through the Innovation Fund to drive decarbonization and [...]

ICAC Golden Jubilee: Anti-graft officers commended for outstanding performance and reaching new heights

ICAC Commissioner Woo Ying-ming commended approximately 270 officers for their professionalism and outstanding contributions during [...]

AFRC Hosts Landmark Regional Regulatory Forum 2024 to Restore Public Trust in the Accounting and Audit Profession

The Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) hosted the inaugural Regional Regulatory Forum (RRF), uniting [...]

Enhancing Customer Empowerment in Anti-Fraud-and-Scam Protection through “Money Safe” Protection and Option of Disabling Internet Banking Platforms

In response to rising fraud and scam cases, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is [...]