HKMA: Hong Kong a gateway for Chinese green bonds
Chief executive Eddie Yue highlights the urgency of providing greener banking system, and explains how Hong Kong could help Chinese green bonds issuers.
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HKMA defends stance on fintech
The deputy CEO of Hong Kong’s banking regulator for the first time explains its stance on financial technology. But he voices concerns over potential disintermediation of financial services firms.
HKMA seeks asset allocation head
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking to appoint what is understood will be the first head of asset allocation for its Exchange Fund.
Kuwait state fund joins $1.5bn QFII club
Kuwait Investment Authority obtained an additional $500 million QFII quota in January. Ten other institutions were beneficiaries, including Korea's central bank.
Long-only firms boosting alternatives expertise
They are doing so in response to Asia-Pacific institutions rising appetite for assets such as hedge funds, private equity and real estate.
SFC, HKMA opt not to take action against RBS
The Royal Bank of Scotland will not face any disciplinary action from local authorities after it agreed to repurchase Lehman-linked equity notes sold to professional investors at 100%.
