HKMA publishes AML Regtech: Network Analytics report

HKMA has commenced a pilot using network analytics to detect mule account networks and help disrupt movement of fraud proceeds. This exercise will, for the first time, analyse information from multiple banks to generate sector-level risk insights to help...

HKMA fines Cathay United Bank over AML rules

The control deficiencies identified in the investigation relate to conducting on-going CDD and EDD in respect of high risk situations during the period between April 2012 and February 2016. CUBHK failed to establish and maintain effective procedures for carrying out...

HKMA regulatory framework on crypto-asset guidance

HKMA has issued its Discussion Paper on Crypto-assets and Stablecoins, setting out the regulatory landscape globally and in other jurisdictions, as well as the current landscape in Hong Kong, and how it believes the Hong Kong regulatory framework should be expanded to...

HKMA discussion paper on crypto-assets & stablecoins

While crypto-assets have not yet posed material risks to financial stability, it may not be the case for very long as there is increasing linkage of such assets with traditional financial system which poses greater risks if the asset class continues to develop at...