... is currently derived from digital channels. Abiding by the technology-neutral principle, we set no artificial barriers for Insurtech, while ensuring that products offered on digital platforms carry a simple structure and heavy protection element. Sandbox and Fast Track, the two new initiatives rolled...

... on an ongoing basis No proper documentation for name screening exercises  No name screening mechanism set out in procedural manuals  No screening results retained for customers Recommendations:  Establish and maintain an effective screening mechanism  Document all the name screening results...

... factors set out in this Guideline are not exhaustive. This Guideline does not constitute legal advice. You should seek professional advice if you have any question relating to the application or interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Ordinance. 2. Scope of Application 2.1. “Regulated person” is...

... factors set out in this Guideline are not exhaustive. This Guideline does not constitute legal advice. You should seek professional advice if you have any question relating to the application or interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Ordinance. 2. Scope of Application 2.1. “Regulated person” is...

... recommendation, and for ILAS policies, those set out under 8.1 above. 11. In the recommendation of regular premium policies, Members should include, but without limitation, the following:- 11.1 the ratio of the regular premiums of the recommended products to the clients’ disposable income. When clients...

... currently set out in the AML Guideline. As a result, FIs are only required to collect address information of customers and/or beneficial owners without the need to collect documentary evidence for AML/CFT purpose. Relevant paragraphs of the AML Guideline that will be amended to reflect the removal of the...

... Asked Questions on CPD requirements The number of CPD hours an individual licensee must complete is set out in the Guideline on Continuing Professional Development for Licensed Insurance Intermediaries (“GL24”). The IA has also issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) and accompanying answers...

... in order to encourage voluntary savings for retirement, the required legislative process has been completed. This Update serves to set out the textual updates to the Study Notes for the Long Term Insurance Examination (2017 Edition) to reflect the aforesaid developments. 1. The following items are...

... culture. 1.3 ERM for solvency purposes is the coordination of risk management, strategic planning, capital adequacy, and financial efficiency in order to enhance sound operation of the authorized insurer and ensure the adequate protection of policy holders. An authorized insurer embeds an integrated set of...

... regulate and supervise the insurance industry. This includes regulating and supervising authorized insurers and licensed insurance intermediaries. The IA’s functions and powers are set out in the Insurance Ordinance. Complaints against authorized insurers If your complaint is against an authorized insurer...