... Monetary Authority has launched the Faster Payment System only last month that allows instant inter-bank transfer or stored value facility payment and accommodates local currency as well as renminbi. A total of 29 applications for the first batch of virtual banking licences have also been received....
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/files/FT_Asia_Insurance_Summit_2018.pdf -
Date: 2020-06-12
... terrorist property. 12 Local Legislative Development – Cross-boundary Movement of Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments Ordinance Purposes: To establish a declaration and disclosure system to detect cross-boundary movement of currency and bearer negotiable instruments of a total value...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/supervision/antimoney_laundering/files/20180605_ppt.pdf -
Date: 2019-11-05
... measures) are cordially invited to attend the seminars. Each company can nominate up to a total of three representatives for the two seminars. The seminars are free of charge and three CPD hours will be awarded to the participants. The programme of the seminars is attached at Annex I for your reference. To...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/antimoney_laundering/files/cir_aml_20190913.pdf -
Date: 2019-12-24
..., designated under the heading of "Details of Specially Designated Global Terrorist [SDGT] Entities", the US Government added five new aliases and amended the name of a former aliase on 22 March 2004. Detailed information is set out in Annex. You should review your records carefully to see...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/antimoney_laundering/circular160404.html -
Date: 2017-06-23
... sector, the FATF calls for its member to continue to apply counter-measures against this jurisdiction. Accordingly, you should continue to apply the counter-measures against Nauru as set out in my letter of 10 December 2001. Furthermore, in view of the inadequate progress made by Nigeria and...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/antimoney_laundering/circular221002L.html -
Date: 2017-06-23
...) announced today (21 February 2020) a set of temporary facilitative measures1 to reduce the risk of infection from face-to-face meetings between intermediaries and their clients. These temporary facilitative measures cover only Qualifying Deferred Annuity Policy and Voluntary Health Insurance...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20200221.html -
Date: 2020-02-22
... point-of-sale is duly performed and an extended cooling-off period of no less than 30 calendar days is in place. Fast Track to process VO Sandbox applications The IA has set up a fast track to expedite the processing of applications from insurers without VO Sandbox intending to sell life...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20220304.html -
Date: 2022-03-04
... authorized insurers taken into account, and contains a set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) to help illustrate the relevant requirements. The FAQs are not intended to be exhaustive, and will be kept under review and updated when necessary. We will conduct two briefing sessions jointly with the HKFI to...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/Explanatory_Note_on_Licensing_Requirements_for_Employees_of_Authorized_Insurers_under_Regulatory_Regime_for_Insurance_Intermediaries.pdf -
Date: 2018-11-30
... authorized insurers taken into account, and contains a set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) to help illustrate the relevant requirements. The FAQs are not intended to be exhaustive, and will be kept under review and updated when necessary. We will conduct two briefing sessions jointly with the HKFI to...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/Explanatory_Note_on_Licensing_Requirements_for_Employees_of_Authorized_Insurers_under_Regulatory_Regime_for_Insurance_Intermediaries.pdf -
Date: 2018-11-30
... development of the RBC regime, the Insurance Authority (IA) has finalized the remaining package of template and technical specifications on matching adjustment (MA package) for insurers carrying on long term business. We are writing to enlist your continuous support in completing and submitting data as set...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/cir_20190816.pdf -
Date: 2019-11-29