... Consultation conclusions on the Insurance (Group Capital) Rules 28 December 2020 The Insurance Authority (IA) today (28 December 2020) published the consultation conclusions on the draft Insurance (Group Capital) Rules (the Group Capital Rules) in...

... General Circular 36/04 -1 - CIB-GN(6) (Issued on 15 October 2007) (Revised on 15 March 2012) Guidance Note on Documentary Proof of Educational Attainment for Registration’s Purpose According to Membership Regulation 3.5, the General Committee is issuing this Guidance Note on Documentary Proof of...

... international financial system. Further, the FATF has serious concerns with the threat posed by the DPRK’s illicit activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (“WMD”) and its financing. The FATF calls on its members and urges other jurisdictions to apply effective counter-measures and...

... proactive steps in strengthening collaboration with other jurisdictions in Fintech development. The agreement with DFSA signifies closer co-operation between the two authorities in fostering and creating business opportunities for Fintech firms on a global reach," said Mr John Leung, Chief Executive...

... holders. “The RBC regime seeks to strengthen the financial soundness of insurers and put Hong Kong on a par with international standards, consolidating Hong Kong’s function as an international risk management centre,” an IA spokesperson said. “Adopting the RBC regime will...

... industry on possible involvement or interaction with activities related to virtual assets (“VAs”) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (“VASPs”). This circular provides guidance on the pertinent issues that authorized insurers should take into account on this topic. Regulatory Developments In light of the...

... with information on channels and procedures for making complaints. If you are dissatisfied with the way in which your insurer has handled your application or claim, or with its claims decision, you can lodge a complaint through any of the channels provided by your insurer. For claims-related...

... communications with and explanations to the IA, the LIC is pleased to attach the revised Initiative on FNA with an expanded list of exempted products (with mark-ups). The clean version can be downloaded from HKFI website at the following hyperlink: https://www.hkfi.org.hk/#!/resources-centre/codes-and-standards...

... annual report gives an overview of key activities carried out by the IA to forge Hong Kong into a global risk management centre and regional insurance hub by leveraging on the “dual circulation” strategy. On domestic circulation, the IA is cooperating closely with relevant Mainland...

... protection of policy holders’ interests . Appointment by Principal . Compliance with the new education requirements as specified in the Guideline on “Fit and Proper” Criteria for Licensed Insurance Intermediaries . Compliance with Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination (“IIQE”) requirements unless...