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Final Word 2020: Development of family office-supportive ecosystem

The ‘Final Word’ series is a year in review by the region’s private banking leaders as they share their thoughts ...

8 January 2021

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Hong Kong SFC reassures FIs about potential conflict between US sanctions and NSL

Financial institutions (FIs) can heave a sigh of relief now that the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has ...

13 November 2020

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PBs should prepare for stronger regulatory emphasis on compliance in 2021

• Industry
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PBoC pledges further opening-up, de-risking, and green finance for 2021

• Regulations

China loosens RMB cross-border transaction rules to spur domestic consumption

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Final Word 2020: Development of family office-supportive ecosystem

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HKMA rolls out framework to raise competence in operational risk management at banks

• Regulations

MAS consults on management of “outsourced relevant services” by banks

• Fintech
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OSL obtains first SFC licence for virtual asset trading platform

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Banks “have no choice” when receiving account freezing orders from law enforcers

• Regulations

US Treasury finds no foreign FIs in breach of sanctions over Hong Kong

• Regulations
• Technology
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Rise in attacks jolts PBs out of cybersecurity complacency

• Regulations
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November Regulatory Round-up: Ant IPO suspension may signal private sector retreat; SFC reassures FIs on US sanctions vs. NSL; MAS 2021 enforcement focus may shift to PB

• Philanthropy
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Singapore aims to be regional philanthropic hub: MAS

• Industry
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Lack of electronic solutions hinders HK and SG capital market activities: ASIFMA report

• Industry
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PB, WM good for second largest portion of newly created jobs at FIs: MAS survey

• Industry
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SFC bans former BoS and StanChart RM for 21 months

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MAS enforcement priorities likely more PB focused in 2021

• Regulations

With physical oversight harder in the new normal, a sound bank culture is key: HKMA

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Hong Kong SFC reassures FIs about potential conflict between US sanctions and NSL