Category Archives: Regulatory Updates

Additional Practice Session for Migration of Northbound (NB) Broker-To-Client Assigned Number (BCAN) File Submission and Download Functions to Electronic Communication Platform (ECP)

Most of the China Connect Exchange Participants (CCEPs) and Trade-through Exchange Participants (TTEPs) have completed [...]

New speech by Julia Leung: Luncheon remarks at Hong Kong REITS Association

Ms Julia Leung, the Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission, thanks the [...]

Swap Connect commences yesterday

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is pleased with the launch of Swap Connect, a [...]

Further Information in relation to Swap Connect

OTC Clearing Hong Kong Limited is pleased to announce the launch of the new clearing [...]

Large exposures: consultation on amendments to MA(BS)28 Return

The HKMA has requested feedback on revised templates for the Return of Large Exposures (MA(BS)28) [...]

Liquidity Risk Multiplier in Initial Margin calculation for CNY IRS

OTC Clear has completed the calibration of the Liquidity Risk Multiplier for China Yuan interest [...]

Enhancement to the Clearable Product Features for Swaps

OTC Clearing Hong Kong Limited (OTC Clear) has received approval from the Securities and Futures [...]

Regtech Adoption Practice Guide

The circular informs the industry about the latest edition of the Regtech Adoption Practice Guide, [...]

AML Regtech: Network Analytics

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a report titled “AML Regtech: Network Analytics,” [...]

Guideline on Compliance of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Requirements for Trust or Company Service Providers (June 2023) will come into effect on 1 June 2023

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 will become effective on June 1, [...]