... 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...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/antimoney_laundering/files/cir_aml_20171011.pdf -
Date: 2018-01-15
... 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...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/Circular_CPDList_FAQ_Reporting_20200930.pdf -
Date: 2020-12-21
... 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...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/supervision/reg_ins_intermediaries/files/P3_SN_eng_2017ver_2018_19update_file8.pdf -
Date: 2019-12-02
... 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...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/Draft_Guideline_on_Enterprise_Risk_Management.pdf -
Date: 2018-11-30
... 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...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/files/how_the_IA_handles_your_complaint_eng.pdf -
Date: 2021-12-14
... 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...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/files/how_the_IA_handles_your_complaint_eng.pdf -
Date: 2022-05-24
... regular-premium policy to be recommended, or whether the client could afford to set aside a lump sum of liquid assets for the specified term of a single-premium policy. Special attention should be given to clients who are dependent financially on other person or with an unstable income, e.g. dividends/interest of...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/supervision/reg_ins_intermediaries/files/3_CIB_GN4_on_Cond_KYC_Incl_LLT_Ins_v3_18_12_2014_eg19.pdf -
Date: 2019-12-20
... and multiple choice options in the suggested FNA form as set out in the Appendix. Are Insurers allowed to have certain degree of flexibility on the presentation of the questions and the choice of options as suggested in FNA Form? A 7. As a matter of principle, insurers...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/supervision/reg_ins_intermediaries/files/2_HKFI_FAQ_Initiative_on_FNA_v2_29_1_2016_20190823.pdf -
Date: 2019-12-20
... relevant requirements. Q 7. It is stated that the FNA must include all the questions and multiple choice options in the suggested FNA form as set out in the Appendix. Are Insurers allowed to have certain degree of flexibility on the presentation of the questions and the...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/supervision/reg_ins_intermediaries/files/3_HKFI_FAQ_Initiatives_on_FNA_v3_12_12_2016_20190823.pdf -
Date: 2019-12-20