... entities. If such review reveals any suspicious accounts, transactions or dealings, you should promptly notify the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit. /… http://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/ - 2 - Should you have any enquiries on the above, please contact Ms Cindy Leung at 2153 2756 or Miss Jasmine Lee at 2153...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/antimoney_laundering/files/cir_aml_20170406.pdf -
Date: 2018-01-15
...) 10:20-10:40 20 mins Sharing #1 “Virtual Onboarding Platform” Ms Selina Lau, Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI) 10:40-11:00 20 mins Sharing #2 “Silver lining in the pandemic cloud” Mr Marty Lui, Associate Director, Long Term Business, IA 11:00-11:30 30 mins Interactive...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/aboutus/task_force/activities_meetings/files/Programme_rundown_Oct_2020.pdf -
Date: 2020-10-12
... is an organization): Contact Details: Question 1 Do you agree that the existing framework in relation to the maximum number of authorized insurers (including Lloyd’s) by which an individual insurance agent or an insurance agency can be appointed, should be retained? Question 2 Do you agree that the...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/files/Feedback_Form_Max_No_of_Insurer_ENG.docx -
Date: 2018-10-31
... to grasp the opportunity to test out the proposed parameters so as to ensure that the proposed solvency regime is resilient to adverse market scenarios. 1 Mr. Dicky Lam, President of ASHK 2 Matching adjustments In developing the RBC regime, we have all along been mindful for the market landscape and...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/files/ASHK_Symposium_2021.pdf -
Date: 2021-12-09
... practice, however, insurers are encouraged to conduct FNA even for those excluded products. II. Section 5 – Product Design Q 2. Section 5.3 requires insurers to monitor the products after launch to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the target customers. Does this requirement apply to products...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/files/Q&A-gn16.pdf -
Date: 2020-09-24
... our statutory function of protecting policy holders.” In this connection, the IA has formulated two sets of rules2 which will take effect on 23 September 2019, subject to the progress of scrutiny by the Legislative Council. A suite of codes and guidelines for licensed insurance...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20190514.html -
Date: 2019-09-23
... Professional Development (CPD) training, codes of conduct, and minimum capital and net asset requirements for broker companies. The IA is also responsible for handling complaints related to the conduct of insurance intermediaries2, conducting investigation into alleged cases of non-compliance, and taking...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20190923.html -
Date: 2019-09-23
..., including the continuity of critical financial services, can be mitigated while losses are imposed on the institution’s shareholders and creditors, thereby minimising risks posed to public funds. As provided by section 2 of the Ordinance, the financial institutions falling under the scope of the Ordinance...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/Commencement_of_FIRO_Circular_20170728.pdf -
Date: 2018-01-12
... collective recognition that maintaining high standards of conduct, even in challenging times, is necessary to underpin trust in insurance. Conduct in Focus is here to assist with that important objective. Peter Gregoire Head of Market Conduct & General Counsel Conduct in Focus P.2 1 The IA received another...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/files/Conduct_in_Focus_Mar_issue_EN.pdf -
Date: 2022-05-24
... February 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the FATF has paused the review process for countries in the list of high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action. Therefore, the FATF issued a statement on 25 February 2021 2 advising its members to refer to the list of high-risk jurisdictions...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/antimoney_laundering/files/Cirdd20210312.pdf -
Date: 2021-11-26