... of the Activity-Based Regime 3. Exemptions 4. FAQs 3 1. Introduction 1.1. This Explanatory Note (“Note”), which includes a set of frequently-asked questions (“FAQs”) (see paragraph 4), is issued by the Insurance Authority (“IA”) to provide guidance on the licensing requirements and relevant...

... Insurtech Corner The development of financial technology ("Fintech") is important in strengthening the role of Hong Kong as an international financial centre. Against this background, the Insurance Authority ("IA") has been closely monitoring the...

... Enforcement collaboration between IA and HKMA - Insurance Authority bans Chan Ka Hey for six months for fabrication of a client’s direct debit authorization form for premium payment 15 August 2023 This press release is issued jointly by the...

... Joint Inspection on the Use of Premium Financing to Take Out Long Term Insurance Policies in Hong Kong 30 September 2021 Ref: INS/TEC/9/2/2/26 HKMA/B1/15C To: Chief Executives of all authorized insurers carrying on long term insurance business, Responsible Officers of all licensed insurance broker...

... Freezing Terrorist Assets I refer to my letter of 27 September 2001 advising you, among other issues, that in case any significant legislation is enacted by the Philippines by 30 September 2001 to address the money laundering concerns identified by the Financial Action Task Force on Money...

... GL16 GUIDELINE ON UNDERWRITING LONG TERM INSURANCE BUSINESS (OTHER THAN CLASS C BUSINESS) Insurance Authority Contents Page 1. Introduction………………………………………………. 1 2. Relevant Regulatory Documents…………………………. 1 3. Purpose…………………………………………………… 2 4. Duties of the Board of Directors, the Controller and...