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Potential clash between US sanctions and National Security Law puts HK banks in delicate position

United States sanctions against 11 current and former Hong Kong and mainland officials clash with aspects of Article 29 of ...

10 August 2020

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SFC reassures NSL won’t affect hedging and short selling in Hong Kong

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a policy statement on Sunday, reiterating to financial institutions that as the independent ...

20 July 2020

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2020 may set record for volume of regulatory fines issued: Fenergo

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Potential clash between US sanctions and National Security Law puts HK banks in delicate position

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July Regulatory Round-up: HKMA reassures market on NSL, eases compliance measures; MAS proposes omnibus act to address financial risks

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HK banks may need to retain due diligence flexibility amid COVID-19 resurgence: HKMA

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Chinese expats need to understand their global income tax obligations: tax experts

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• Trusts

MAS fines Asiaciti Trust S$1.1M for AML breaches

• Regulations

MAS probes omnibus regulatory approach to financial sector risks and challenges

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SFC reassures NSL won’t affect hedging and short selling in Hong Kong

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June Regulatory Round-up: MAS quashes fund flow rumours; WM Connect launches; PBs in HK ramp up bespoke deal record-keeping

• Regulations

Containing COVID-19 cannot cost countries’ connectivity: Ravi Menon

• Industry
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PBoC outlines plan on how FIs can sacrifice RMB 1.5 trillion of profits to bolster real economy

• Industry
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J.P. Morgan futures JV becomes first 100% foreign-owned futures firm in China

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Upcoming thematic review in Hong Kong spurs overhaul of PB recording for bespoke deals

• Funds
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Fund managers seek regulatory clarity before committing to GBA growth strategies

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May Regulatory Round-up: Regulators come to the defence of Hong Kong; HKMA reviews incentive structures; Increased demand for fully remote onboarding

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MAS calls news of large fund flows from Hong Kong to Singapore “incorrect”

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• Technology

HKMA affirms “phased approach” by banks adopting remote onboarding

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Completely remote onboarding still elusive for Hong Kong PBs