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Title	Issue Date
The HKMA issued a letter on 11 February 2025 to consult the banking industry on certain miscellaneous amendments to the Banking (Capital) Rules. Letter to HKAB - Soft consultation on miscellaneous amendments to the BCR (PDF File, 129.4 KB) Letter to DTCA - Soft consultation on miscellaneous amendments to the BCR (PDF File, 128.8 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 387.6 KB)	11 Feb 2025
The HKMA issued a letter on 13 January 2025 to consult the banking industry on implementation of the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures held by authorized institutions. Letter to HKAB - Soft consultation on prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures (PDF File, 189.2 KB) Letter to DTCA - Soft consultation on prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures (PDF File, 188.5 KB) Annex 1 (PDF File, 1.0 MB) Annex 2 (PDF File, 341.9 KB)	13 Jan 2025
Consultation Paper on Proposed Enhancements to the Banking Ordinance (Cap. 155) (PDF File, 368.1 KB)	05 Dec 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 29 Nov 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM module CA-G-4 “Validating Risk Rating Systems under the IRB Approach. Enclosure (PDF File, 1.2 MB)	29 Nov 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 29 Nov 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to Chapter IV “IRB approach” of Supplementary Guidance on the Revised Credit Risk Framework. Enclosure (PDF File, 1.0 MB)	29 Nov 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 6 Nov 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM module CA-G-5 “Supervisory Review Process”. Enclosure (PDF File, 2.6 MB)	06 Nov 2024
Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Renaming of "Virtual Bank" (PDF File, 546.9 KB)	14 Oct 2024
Consultation Conclusions on Information Sharing among Authorized Institutions (AIs) to Aid in Prevention or Detection of Crime (PDF File, 399.5 KB)	30 Sep 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 27 Aug 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed new/revised codes of practices to provide guidance for certain provisions in capital rules, exposure limits rules and liquidity rules in relation to implementation of the Basel III final reform package. Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 587.4 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 786.9 KB) Enclosure 3 (PDF File, 713.3 KB)	27 Aug 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 19 Aug 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM module CA-G-1 “Overview of Capital Adequacy Regime for Locally Incorporated Authorized Institutions”. Enclosure (PDF File, 949.4 KB)	19 Aug 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 6 Aug 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM module CA-S-10 “Fair Value Practices”. Enclosure (PDF File, 478.7 KB)	06 Aug 2024
Consultation Paper on Proposed Renaming of Virtual Bank (PDF File, 514.4 KB)	06 Aug 2024
Consultation Conclusions on Review of the Three-Tier Banking System (PDF File, 547.1 KB)	05 Aug 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 23 Jul 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM module CA-B-3 “Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB)– Geographic Allocation of Private Sector Credit Exposures” and Return MA(BS)25 “Quarterly Reporting on the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB)”. Enclosure 1 Draft revised SPM module CA-B-3 (PDF File, 362.8 KB) Enclosure 2 Return MA(BS)25 reporting template (PDF File, 84.7 KB) Enclosure 3 Completion Instructions (PDF File, 438.7 KB)	23 Jul 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 19 Jun 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM module CR-G-7 “Collateral and Guarantees”. Enclosure (PDF File, 352.9 KB)	19 Jun 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 22 Apr 2024 to consult the banking industry on some updated and expanded supplementary guidance to reflect the revised credit risk framework under the Banking (Capital)(Amendment) Rules 2023 Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 271.3 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 475.1 KB) Enclosure 3 (PDF File, 1.0 MB) Enclosure 4 (PDF File, 972.2 KB) Enclosure 5 (PDF File, 808.4 KB)	22 Apr 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 19 April 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM Module TM-E-1 on “Risk Management of E-banking” and an associated set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”). Revised SPM TM-E-1 (20240419) (Markup version) (PDF File, 517.1 KB)	19 Apr 2024
The HKMA issued a letter on 8 Apr 2024 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM module CA-D-1 “Guideline on the Application of the Banking (Disclosure) Rules”, and a set of standard disclosure templates/table related to Basel III Final Reform Package implementation. Annex 1 (PDF File, 893.1 KB) Annex 2 (PDF File, 558.4 KB) Annex 3 (PDF File, 592.4 KB)	08 Apr 2024
Consultation Paper CP 24.01 “Cryptoasset Exposures”	07 Feb 2024
Public consultation on proposal for information sharing among Authorized Institutions to aid in prevention or detection of crime	23 Jan 2024
Consultation on legislative proposal to implement the regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong	27 Dec 2023
The HKMA issued a letter on 18 December 2023 to consult the banking industry on the proposed revisions to the SPM module CG-6 “Competence and Ethical Behaviour” Enclosure (PDF File, 173.7 KB)	18 Dec 2023
The HKMA issued an updated timetable for the implementation of the Basel III Final Reform Package further to statutory consultation of the draft rules Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 147.1 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 145.7 KB)	10 Nov 2023
The HKMA issued a letter on 3 October 2023 to consult the banking industry on the new SPM Modules MR-1 “Market Risk Capital Charge” and MR-2 “CVA Risk Capital Charge” Annex 1 (PDF File, 1.6 MB) Annex 2 (PDF File, 925.3 KB)	03 Oct 2023
The HKMA issued a letter on 30 August 2023 to consult the banking industry on the proposed Code of Practice chapter on Continuity of Access to Financial Market Infrastructure Services under the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance (Cap. 628). Enclosure (PDF File, 589.1 KB)	30 Aug 2023
The HKMA issued on 4 August 2023 for consultation with the banking industry the latest timetable for implementing the Basel III final reform package Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 169.6 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 171.1 KB)	04 Aug 2023
Consultation Paper on Review of the Three-Tier Banking System Enclosure (PDF File, 685.3 KB)	26 Jun 2023
The HKMA issued a letter on 15 June 2023 to consult the banking industry on Basel III final reform package — miscellaneous amendments to Banking (Capital) Rules Annex (PDF File, 386.9 KB)	15 Jun 2023
The HKMA issued a letter on 31 May 2023 to consult the banking industry on implementation of Basel III final reform package — credit risk and output floor Annex 1 (PDF File, 1.7 MB) Annex 2 (PDF File, 313.8 KB)	31 May 2023
Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Amendments to Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (For Authorized Institutions) Consultation Conclusions (PDF File, 509.8 KB) Annex (PDF File, 978.6 KB)	16 May 2023
Consultation on amendments to MA(BS)28 Return (Return of Large Exposures) Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 173.5 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 173.9 KB) Annex 1 (PDF File, 1,021.7 KB) Annex 2 (PDF File, 399.1 KB)	12 May 2023
The HKMA issued a letter on 17 March 2023 to consult the banking industry on proposed amendments to (1) the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (“BELR”) and (2) the Banking (Capital) Rules (”BCR”) Letter to HKAB – Consultation on proposed amendments to BELR & BCR Part 10 (PDF File, 224.0 KB) Letter to DTCA – Consultation on proposed amendments to BELR & BCR Part 10 (PDF File, 224.4 KB) Annex 1 (PDF File, 1.2 MB) Annex 2 (PDF File, 437.6 KB)	17 Mar 2023
The HKMA issued a letter on 18 January 2023 to consult the banking industry on proposed amendments to Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (For Authorized Institutions) Enclosure (PDF File, 1.3 MB)	18 Jan 2023
The HKMA issued a letter on 11 January 2023 to consult the banking industry on a set of disclosure templates and tables related to Basel III Final Reform Package implementation. Annex (PDF File, 1.9 MB)	11 Jan 2023
The HKMA issued a letter on 11 November 2022 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM Module CA-B-1 on “Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) – Approach to its Implementation” Annex (PDF File, 1.5 MB)	11 Nov 2022
The HKMA issued a letter on 11 October 2022 to consult the banking industry on implementation of the revised market risk and CVA risk frameworks. Letter to HKAB - Soft consultation on market and CVA risk (PDF File, 150.8 KB) Letter to DTCA - Soft consultation on market and CVA risk (PDF File, 152.4 KB) Annex 1 (PDF File, 1.7 MB) Annex 2 (PDF File, 1.1 MB) Annex 3 (PDF File, 1.6 MB) Annex 4 (PDF File, 922.7 KB)	11 Oct 2022
The HKMA issued on 5 October 2022 for consultation with the banking industry certain adjustments to its proposals for implementing the Basel III final reform package. Letter to HKAB - Implementation of Basel III final reform package (PDF File, 170.6 KB) Letter to DTCA - Implementation of Basel III final reform package (PDF File, 171.0 KB)	05 Oct 2022
The HKMA issued on 28 September 2022 for consultation with the banking industry its proposals on Pillar 3 disclosure requirements for the implementation of the Basel III final reform package. Annex (PDF File, 1.0 MB)	28 Sep 2022
Amendment to SPM Module IC-7 "The Sharing and Use of Commercial Credit Data through a Commercial Credit Reference Agency (CCRA)" for implementation of CDI Letter to HKAB - Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) and its Link with the Commercial Credit Reference Agency (CCRA) (PDF File, 494.2 KB) Letter to DTCA - Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) and its Link with the Commercial Credit Reference Agency (CCRA) (PDF File, 494.2 KB)	26 Aug 2022
The HKMA issued a letter on 30 June 2022 to consult the banking industry on implementation of Basel III final reform package – credit risk and output floor. Annex 1 (PDF File, 3.3 MB) Annex 2 (PDF File, 1.4 MB)	30 Jun 2022
Consultation on Proposed Lowering of Statutory Limits of Effective Rates of Interests Stipulated in the Money Lenders Ordinance (Cap. 163) Letter to HKAB - Proposed Lowering of Statutory Limits of Effective Rates of Interests Stipulated in the Money Lenders Ordinance (Cap. 163) (PDF File, 196.5 KB) Letter to DTCA - Proposed Lowering of Statutory Limits of Effective Rates of Interests Stipulated in the Money Lenders Ordinance (Cap. 163) (PDF File, 196.7 KB)	16 Jun 2022
Consultation Conclusions on Enhancing the Regulation and Supervision of Trust Business Consultation conclusion (PDF File, 980.2 KB) Annex 1 - List of Respondents (PDF File, 92.0 KB) Annex 2 - Finalised Code of Practice for Trust Business (PDF File, 201.5 KB) Annex 3 - Finalised Code of Practice for Trust Business with Changes Shown (PDF File, 231.0 KB)	27 May 2022
The HKMA issued a letter on 13 January 2022 to consult the banking industry on the draft FIRO Code of Practice chapter on Liquidity and Funding in Resolution. Enclosure (PDF File, 677.7 KB)	13 Jan 2022
The HKMA issued a letter on 22 Dec 2021 to consult the banking industry on proposed revisions to the SPM Module TM-G-2 on “Business Continuity Planning”. Enclosure (PDF File, 240.2 KB)	22 Dec 2021
The HKMA issued a letter on 22 Dec 2021 to consult the banking industry on a new SPM Module OR-2 on “Operational Resilience”. Enclosure (PDF File, 398.4 KB)	22 Dec 2021
The HKMA issued a letter on 22 Dec 2021 to consult the banking industry on the proposed revisions to the SPM module OR-1 “Operational Risk Management”. Enclosure (PDF File, 543.5 KB)	22 Dec 2021
The HKMA issued a letter on 20 Dec 2021 to consult the banking industry on implementation of Basel III Final Reform Package – Pillar 3 disclosure requirements. Enclosure (PDF File, 860.8 KB)	20 Dec 2021
The HKMA issued a summary of revisions and clarifications to the policy proposals in the Consultation Paper CP 20.02 “Implementation of the Basel III Final Reform Package” further to industry consultation. Enclosure (PDF File, 1,014.8 KB)	11 Oct 2021
The HKMA issued a letter on 30 September 2021 to consult the banking industry on implementation of Basel III final reform package – operational risk capital framework. Annex 1 (PDF File, 856.7 KB) Annex 2 (PDF File, 656.6 KB)	30 Sep 2021
The HKMA issued a letter on 20 July 2021 to consult the banking industry on a draft SPM module GS-1 on “climate risk management”. Enclosure (PDF File, 647.7 KB)	20 Jul 2021
The HKMA issued a letter on 9 July 2021 to consult the banking industry on the draft FIRO Code of Practice chapter ST-1 on contractual recognition of suspension of termination rights. Enclosure (PDF File, 640.3 KB)	09 Jul 2021
Consultation Conclusions on Implementation of Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme to address the “Rolling Bad Apples” Phenomenon Enclosure - Conclusions Paper (PDF File, 1.5 MB)	03 May 2021
The HKMA issued a letter on 9 February 2021 to consult the banking industry on the proposed revisions to the SPM CG-3 "Code of Conduct". The consultation is scheduled to close on 9 April 2021. Enclosure (PDF File, 408.8 KB)	09 Feb 2021
The HKMA issued a letter on 1 February 2021 to consult the banking industry on the draft FIRO Code of Practice chapter OCIR-1 on operational continuity in resolution. Enclosure (PDF File, 949.2 KB)	01 Feb 2021
The HKMA issued a letter on 31 December 2020 to consult the industry on the draft text of the rules on contractual stays on termination rights in financial contracts for authorized institutions to be made under the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance. Enclosure (PDF File, 501.7 KB)	31 Dec 2020
Consultation conclusion on rules on contractual stays on termination rights in financial contracts for authorized institutions Consultation conclusion (PDF File, 862.3 KB) Press release	31 Dec 2020
Consultation on revised SPM module "The Sharing and Use of Consumer Credit Data through Credit Reference Agencies" (IC-6) (PDF File, 256.4 KB)	30 Dec 2020
Consultation Paper CP 20.03 “CVA Risk” (PDF File, 1.1 MB)	15 Dec 2020
The HKMA issued a letter on 1 Dec 2020 to consult the banking industry on the proposed revisions to the SPM module CS-1 “Group-wide Approach to Supervision of Locally Incorporated Authorized Institutions”. Enclosure (PDF File, 559.7 KB)	01 Dec 2020
The HKMA issued a letter on 17 November 2020 to consult the banking industry on a full set of proposed draft amendments to the Banking (Capital) Rules for implementing the Basel standard on Capital requirements for banks’ equity investments in funds in Hong Kong. Subject to the outcome of the consultation and the subsequent legislative process for rule-making, the HKMA is aiming to implement the above standard sometime by the end of 2021. Enclosure (PDF File, 734.7 KB)	17 Nov 2020
Consultation Paper CP 20.02 “Implementation of the Basel III Final Reform Package” (PDF File, 1.3 MB)	06 Nov 2020
Consultation on Revised SPM Module CA-B-2 "Systemically Important Banks" Letter to HKAB - Revised SPM Module CA-B-2 on Systemically Important Banks (PDF File, 165.1 KB) Letter to DTCA - Revised SPM Module CA-B-2 on Systemically Important Banks (PDF File, 165.4 KB) SPM CA-B-2 proposed revision (PDF File, 761.6 KB)	29 Oct 2020
Consultation Paper on Enhancing the Regulation and Supervision of Trust Business Consultation paper on enhancing the regulation and supervision of trust business (PDF File, 977.3 KB) Annex 1 Consultation questions (PDF File, 200.0 KB) Annex 2 Proposed Code (PDF File, 509.9 KB)	10 Jul 2020
Consultation on revised SPM module CR-G-14 "Non-centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives Transactions - Margin and Other Risk Mitigation Standards" Enclosure (PDF File, 927.6 KB)	25 May 2020
Consultation on Implementation of Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme to Address the “Rolling Bad Apples” Phenomenon Consultation Paper on Implementation of Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme to Address the “Rolling Bad Apples” Phenomenon (PDF File, 863.6 KB)	08 May 2020
Proposals for rules on contractual stays on termination rights in financial contracts for authorized institutions issued for consultation (with the consultation period running to 22 March 2020) Consultation paper (PDF File, 1.0 MB) Press Release	22 Jan 2020
The HKMA issued a letter on 31 December 2019 to consult the banking industry on a framework to assess the greenness of AIs. Enclosure (PDF File, 897.5 KB)	31 Dec 2019
Consultation on revised SPM module IC-3 (PDF File, 423.4 KB)	28 Nov 2019
Consultation on revised module CA-G-5 on "Supervisory Review Process" (PDF File, 2.4 MB)	13 Sep 2019
Regulators conclude consultation on annual update to the list of Financial Services Providers under the clearing obligation for OTC derivative transactions	28 Jun 2019
Consultation Paper CP 19.01 “Market Risk” (PDF File, 1.5 MB)	28 Jun 2019
Draft standard LAC disclosure templates and tables for industry consultation (with the consultation period running to 31 July 2019) Consultation draft standard LAC disclosure templates and tables (PDF File, 1.4 MB)	25 Jun 2019
The HKMA issued a letter on 6 May 2019 to consult the banking industry on the proposed revisions to the SPM module CG-5 "Guideline on a Sound Remuneration System". Enclosure (PDF File, 221.5 KB)	06 May 2019
Consultation on further enhancements to the OTC derivatives regime	26 Apr 2019
The HKMA issued a letter on 18 January 2019 to consult the banking industry on some proposed draft amendments to the Banking (Capital) Rules for implementing the Basel standard on Capital requirements for banks’ equity investments in funds in Hong Kong. Subject to the outcome of the consultation and the subsequent legislative process for rule-making, the HKMA is aiming to implement the above standard sometime in 2020 (e.g. H1 2020). Enclosure (PDF File, 476.7 KB)	18 Jan 2019
Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (26-10-2018) Letter to HKAB re Consultation on draft Banking (Exposure Limits) Code (PDF File, 164.5 KB) Letter to DTCA re Consultation on draft Banking (Exposure Limits) Code (PDF File, 165.6 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 652.9 KB)	26 Oct 2018
Draft FIRO Code of Practice chapter on Resolution Planning - LAC Requirements issued for industry consultation (with the consultation period running to 3 December 2018) Consultation draft FIRO CoP chapter on LAC Requirements (PDF File, 421.2 KB)	19 Oct 2018
The HKMA issued a letter on 10 August 2018 to consult the banking industry on the proposed draft amendments to the Banking (Capital) Rules to implement the standardised approach for measuring counterparty credit risk exposures and the capital requirements for bank exposures to central counterparties in Hong Kong. Subject to the outcome of the consultation and the subsequent legislative process for rule-making, the HKMA is aiming to implement the above standards sometime within 2020 (e.g. H1 2020). Enclosure (PDF File, 669.9 KB)	10 Aug 2018
HKMA collaborates on consultation to explore the opportunities of a Global Financial Innovation Network	07 Aug 2018
Draft AI LAC Rules issued for industry consultation (with the consultation period running to 5 September 2018) Consultation draft AI LAC Rules (PDF File, 479.4 KB)	25 Jul 2018
Draft IRO LAC Amendment Bill issued for industry consultation (with the consultation period running to 5 September 2018) Consultation draft IRO LAC Amendment Bill (PDF File, 77.9 KB)	25 Jul 2018
Consultation conclusion on rules for loss-absorbing capacity requirements for authorized institutions Consultation conclusion (PDF File, 380.2 KB) Press release	25 Jul 2018
Consultation on Level 2B assets under LCR and derivative liabilities under NSFR (PDF File, 565.9 KB)	06 Jul 2018
Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (28-06-2018) Letter to HKAB re Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (PDF File, 216.8 KB) Letter to DTCA re Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (PDF File, 213.6 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 2.7 MB)	28 Jun 2018
Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (28-05-2018) Letter to HKAB re Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (PDF File, 224.4 KB) Letter to DTCA re Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (PDF File, 227.2 KB) Appendix 1 Part A (PDF File, 173.6 KB) Appendix 1 Part B (PDF File, 551.2 KB) Appendix 2 (PDF File, 104.7 KB)	28 May 2018
Consultation on Implementation of Pillar 3 disclosure requirements - consolidated and enhanced framework - draft templates and tables (PDF File, 1.2 MB)	15 May 2018
Consultation on the Implementation of TLAC Holdings Standard (PDF File, 472.9 KB)	26 Apr 2018
Implementation of Revised Securitization Framework: Internal Assessment Approach (IAA) (PDF File, 468.5 KB)	24 Apr 2018
Regulators consult on further enhancements to the OTC derivatives regulatory regime	27 Mar 2018
Regulators conclude consultation on further enhancements to the OTC derivatives regulatory regime
Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (08-03-2018) Letter to HKAB re Consultation on new rules to replace section 87 of the Banking Ordinance (PDF File, 246.8 KB) Letter to DTCA re Consultation on new rules to replace section 87 of the Banking Ordinance (PDF File, 247.1 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 1.2 MB)	08 Mar 2018
Consultation on the revised Guideline on Authorization of Virtual Banks	06 Feb 2018
Consultation paper on rules for loss-absorbing capacity requirements for authorized institutions Consultation paper (PDF File, 1.3 MB) Press release	17 Jan 2018
HKMA launches industry consultation on Open API framework	11 Jan 2018
The HKMA issued a letter dated 6 Oct 2017 to consult the banking industry on implementation of Pillar 3 disclosure requirements – consolidated and enhanced framework in Hong Kong. The consultation is scheduled to close on 6 November 2017. Consultation on Implementation of Pillar 3 disclosure requirements – consolidated and enhanced framework (PDF File, 489.7 KB)	06 Oct 2017
The HKMA issued a letter dated 11 Aug 2017 to consult the banking industry on revisions to regulatory reporting in the context of HKFRS 9 implementation. In addition to HKFRS 9 related amendments, a few other miscellaneous amendments have been incorporated to enhance clarity of the existing reporting requirements. Proposed revisions are highlighted in the attachments below. The consultation is scheduled to close on 15 Sept 2017. Attachments	11 Aug 2017
Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (21-07-2017) Letter to HKAB re Consultation on proposed amendments to the Banking Ordinance for the implementation of recovery planning and new exposure limits (PDF File, 206.6 KB) Letter to DTCA re Consultation on proposed amendments to the Banking Ordinance for the implementation of recovery planning and new exposure limits (PDF File, 207.1 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 379.4 KB)	21 Jul 2017
The HKMA issued a letter dated 22 June 2017 to consult the banking industry on implementation of the Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB). The consultation is scheduled to close on 11 August 2017. Consultation on Implementation of Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB) Standards (PDF File, 405.3 KB) Draft Supervisory Policy Manual module IR-1 “Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book” (PDF File, 615.6 KB) Draft return of “MA(BS)12 – Interest Rate Risk Exposures” (PDF File, 986.2 KB) Draft return of “MA(BS)12i – Interest Rate Risk Exposures (Supplementary Information)” (PDF File, 155.9 KB)	22 Jun 2017
Joint HKMA-SFC consultation on the OTC derivatives regulatory regime	27 Apr 2017
Regulators release conclusions on the OTC derivatives regulatory regime
The HKMA issued a letter dated 13 Apr 2017 to consult the banking industry on implementation of Basel III leverage ratio framework in Hong Kong. The consultation is scheduled to close on 15 May 2017 Consultation on Implementation of Basel III Leverage Ratio Framework (PDF File, 189.1 KB)	13 Apr 2017
Consultation conclusion on Protected Arrangements Regulation Consultation conclusion (PDF File, 236.4 KB) Press release	06 Apr 2017
The HKMA issued a letter dated 31 March 2017 to consult the banking industry on implementation of Basel interim standard relating to the regulatory treatment of provisions under HKFRS 9. The consultation is scheduled to close on 2 May 2017. Consultation on Regulatory Treatment of Provisions under HKFRS 9 (PDF File, 164.1 KB)	31 Mar 2017
Consultation on Implementation of Revised Securitisation Framework (PDF File, 420.9 KB)	20 Jan 2017
Consultation Paper on Empowerment of Independent Non-Executive Directors in the Banking Industry in Hong Kong - Conclusions (PDF File, 132.1 KB) Enclosure to the INEDs (PDF File, 86.1 KB)	14 Dec 2016
Consultation paper on Protected Arrangements Regulation Consultation paper (PDF File, 525.4 KB) Press release	22 Nov 2016
Consultation on local implementation of Net Stable Funding Ratio Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 15.8 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 15.8 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 666.7 KB)	04 Nov 2016
The HKMA issued a letter dated 18 August 2016 to consult the banking industry on a draft set of disclosure templates and tables that authorized institutions are required to follow in making disclosure under the Revised Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements released by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in January 2015 ("2015 package"). This relates to our consultation paper (CP 15.03) released on 17 December 2015 on our policy proposals for implementing the 2015 package. The consultation is scheduled to close on 18 October 2016.Consultation on Implementation of Revised Revised Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements Templates and Tables (PDF File, 1.2 MB)	18 Aug 2016
Consultation on proposed revision of Return MA(BS)1E (Liquidity Position of an Authorized Institution) Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 40.8 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 40.1 KB) Enclosure 1 (EXCEL File, 124.1 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 588.6 KB)	08 Jun 2016
Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) : Consultation on revised module LM-1 on "Regulatory Framework for Supervision of Liquidity Risk" Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 79.0 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 78.8 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 1.7 MB)	02 Jun 2016
Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) : Consultation on revised module LM-2 on “Sound Systems and Controls for Liquidity Risk Management” Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 241.2 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 242.4 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 575.6 KB)	01 Jun 2016
Consultation draft of resolution planning core information requirements Consultation draft (PDF File, 350.8 KB)	22 Apr 2016
Basel III Implementation – Countercyclical Capital Buffer Ratio Standard Disclosure Template Letter to All locally incorporated AIs (PDF File, 80.1 KB) Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 37.6 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 11.9 KB) Enclosure 3 (PDF File, 38.7 KB)	29 Mar 2016
Consultation on amendments to the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (22-03-2016) Consultation on new Exposure Limits framework (PDF File, 315.5 KB)	22 Mar 2016
Consultation Paper CP 16.01: Exposure Limits Enclosure (PDF File, 465.5 KB)	22 Mar 2016
Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) : Consultation on revised module LM-1 on “Regulatory Framework for Supervision of Liquidity Risk” Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 105.8 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 369.4 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 496.9 KB)	16 Mar 2016
Basel III implementation – Countercyclical Capital Buffer (“CCyB”) Ratio Standard Disclosure Template Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 154.9 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 155.6 KB) Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 37.6 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 12.2 KB) Enclosure 3 (PDF File, 38.9 KB)	19 Feb 2016
The HKMA issued a letter dated 17 December 2015 to consult the banking industry on Implementation of Revised Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements. The consultation is scheduled to close on 17 February 2016. Consultation paper on Implementation of Revised Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements (PDF File, 298.2 KB)	17 Dec 2015
Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM): Consultation on Draft Module on “Credit Risk Transfer Activities” (PDF File, 468.7 KB)	30 Nov 2015
Consultation on Implementation of Basel standards relating to counterparty credit risk and banks’ equity investment in funds (PDF File, 346.2 KB)	13 Oct 2015
Consultation response on establishment of an effective resolution regime in Hong Kong Consultation response (PDF File, 303.7 KB) Press release	09 Oct 2015
Joint HKMA-SFC consultation on mandatory clearing and reporting for OTC derivatives market	30 Sep 2015
Regulators release conclusions on introducing mandatory clearing and expanding mandatory reporting for OTC derivatives market
Regulators release further consultation conclusions on introducing mandatory clearing and expanding mandatory reporting for OTC derivatives market
Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) Module CA-B-3 "Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) – Geographic Allocation of Private Sector Credit Exposures" Letter to All locally incorporated AIs (PDF File, 355.5 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 213.4 KB)	25 Sep 2015
The HKMA issued a letter dated 22 September 2015 to consult the banking industry on certain changes to the Return of Capital Adequacy Ratio (Form MA(BS)3)) covering those associated with implementation of the Basel III Capital Buffer Requirements in Hong Kong in 2016. The consultation is scheduled to close in October 2015. Draft Template for Quarterly Reporting on the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (PDF File, 83.0 KB) Draft Completion Instructions for the Quarterly Reporting on the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (PDF File, 152.3 KB) Draft Template for the revised Return of Capital Adequacy Ratio (Part I: Summary Certificate on Capital Adequacy Ratios) (PDF File, 99.3 KB) Draft Completion Instructions for the revised Return of Capital Adequacy Ratio (Part I: Summary Certificate on Capital Adequacy Ratios) (PDF File, 87.9 KB)	22 Sep 2015
Consultation on draft Banking (Capital) (Amendment) Rules 2015 (PDF File, 233.2 KB)	31 Aug 2015
Return on Liquidity Monitoring Tools (Form MA(BS)23) Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 85.1 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 85.1 KB) Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 209.3 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 422.9 KB)	03 Jun 2015
Update on reporting and record keeping rules for OTC derivatives	15 May 2015
New Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) Module CA-B-2: Systemically Important Banks Letter to All AIs (PDF File, 305.7 KB) Enclosure - Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) Module CA-B-2: Systemically Important Banks (PDF File, 579.0 KB)	18 Feb 2015
Consultation on Liquidity Coverage Ratio (“LCR”) Standard Disclosure Template Basel III Implementation – Standard Templates for Disclosures in relation to Leverage Ratio (PDF File, 35.1 KB) Annex 1 – Summary Comparison Table and Explanatory Note (PDF File, 47.2 KB) Annex 2 – Leverage Ratio Common Disclosure Template and Explanatory Note (PDF File, 60.9 KB)	30 Jan 2015
Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) CA-B-1 "Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) – Approach to its Implementation" Letter to All AIs (PDF File, 693.7 KB)	27 Jan 2015
Second Consultation Paper on An Effective Resolution Regime for Financial Institutions in Hong Kong Consultation paper (PDF File, 709.2 KB) Press release	21 Jan 2015
Consultation on Liquidity Coverage Ratio (“LCR”) Standard Disclosure Template Liquidity Coverage Ratio Standard Disclosure Template (PDF File, 26.2 KB) Liquidity Coverage Ratio Standard Disclosure Template Completion Instructions (PDF File, 117.8 KB)	15 Jan 2015
Joint HKMA-SFC consultation conclusions on reporting and record keeping rules for OTC derivatives (18 Jul 2014)	28 Nov 2014
Consultation on draft Banking (Disclosure) (Amendment) Rules 2014 Draft Banking (Disclosure) (Amendment) Rules 2014 (PDF File, 101.2 KB)	14 Nov 2014
Consultation on Basel III implementation – Disclosure Requirements Consultation Paper: Implementation of Basel III disclosure standards in Hong Kong (for Leverage Ratio, Liquidity Coverage Ratio and Capital Buffers) (D2) (PDF File, 48.1 KB)	29 Oct 2014
Consultation on Return of Information for Assessment of Systemically Important Authorized Institutions (SIBs) Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 17.5 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 17.6 KB) Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 71.8 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 12.8 KB)	22 Oct 2014
Consultation on draft Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) module “Systemically Important Banks” Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 32.9 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 33.1 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 260.9 KB)	08 Oct 2014
Consultation on Reporting of Liquidity Coverage Ratio under Return MA(BS)1E Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 49.8 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 49.8 KB) Enclosure 1 (EXCEL File, 292.5 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 476.7 KB)	15 Sep 2014
Revised SPM module “Overview of Capital Adequacy Regime for Locally Incorporated Authorized Institutions” (CA-G-1) (PDF File, 625.1 KB)	15 Sep 2014
Consultation on enhancements to Deposit Protection Scheme launched	12 Sep 2014
Consultation Conclusions on Enhancements to the Deposit Protection Scheme Released
Consultation on draft Banking (Liquidity) Rules and related Code of Practice Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 39.9 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 44.6 KB) Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 339.3 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 220.3 KB)	15 Aug 2014
Consultation on Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) "Approach to Implementing the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB)" Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 131.9 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 131.9 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 539.8 KB)	14 Aug 2014
Consultation on draft Banking (Capital) (Amendment) Rules 2014 (PDF File, 110.8 KB)	11 Aug 2014
Joint HKMA-SFC consultation on mandatory reporting and related record keeping rules for OTC derivatives market	18 Jul 2014
Consultation on Basel III implementation – Leverage Ratio Quarterly Template on Leverage Ratio (EXCEL File, 512.0 KB) Completion Instructions of the Quarterly Template on Leverage Ratio (PDF File, 48.1 KB) Annex – Leverage Ratio Framework (PDF File, 151.3 KB) Supplementary guidance - "Frequently asked questions on the Basel III leverage ratio framework"	09 May 2014
Consultation on Returns for Reporting of Liquidity Maintenance Ratio and Liquidity Monitoring Tools Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 87.6 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 80.7 KB) Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 156.5 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 229.7 KB) Enclosure 3 (PDF File, 137.9 KB) Enclosure 4 (PDF File, 62.2 KB)	30 Apr 2014
Consultation on a Framework for Systemically Important Banks in Hong Kong Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 375.0 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 376.1 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 217.2 KB)	24 Mar 2014
Consultation on Basel III implementation – Leverage Ratio Quarterly Template on Leverage Ratio (PDF File, 24.9 KB) Completion Instructions of the Quarterly Template on Leverage Ratio (PDF File, 55.7 KB) Annex – Leverage Ratio Framework (PDF File, 147.3 KB)	21 Mar 2014
Consultation paper on an effective resolution regime in Hong Kong Consultation paper (PDF File, 431.6 KB) Press release Frequently asked questions (PDF File, 108.6 KB)	07 Jan 2014
Regulators release conclusions (11 Jul 2012) on further proposals for regulating OTC derivatives market	06 Sep 2013
Consultation on Implementation of Basel III Liquidity Standards Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 28.1 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 28.1 KB) Enclosure (PDF File, 413.6 KB)	12 Jul 2013
Consultation on Basel III Implementation – Disclosure Requirements Consultation Paper: Standard Templates for Disclosures in Relation to Regulatory Capital (PDF File, 50.2 KB) Annex 1 - Capital Disclosures Template and Explanatory Note (PDF File, 115.0 KB) Annex 2 - Transition Disclosures Template and Explanatory Note (PDF File, 83.8 KB) Annex 3 - Main Features Template and Explanatory Note (PDF File, 50.9 KB) Annex 4 - Illustration (PDF File, 55.6 KB)	07 Jun 2013
Consultation on the proposed regulatory regime for stored value facilities and retail payment systems begins	22 May 2013
Consultation conclusions for proposed regulatory regime for stored value facilities and retail payment systems in HK released
Basel III: Revisions to Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Letter to all AIs (PDF File, 380.8 KB) Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 33.1 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 25.8 KB)	17 Jan 2013
Consultation on draft Banking (Disclosure) (Amendment) Rules 2013 Annex – Draft Banking (Disclosure) (Amendment) Rules 2013 (PDF File, 125.1 KB)	27 Nov 2012
Regulators release consultation conclusions (17 Oct 2011), supplemental consultation on proposals to regulate OTC derivatives market	11 Jul 2012
Consultation on Basel III Implementation – Disclosure Requirements Consultation Paper: Implementation of Basel III disclosure standards in Hong Kong (PDF File, 56.1 KB) Annex – Draft Banking (Disclosure) (Amendment) Rules 2012 (PDF File, 109.1 KB)	29 Jun 2012
Consultation on Basel III Implementation Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 114.8 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 108.2 KB) Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 51.8 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 127.5 KB) Enclosure 3 (PDF File, 606.1 KB) Enclosure 4 (PDF File, 41.9 KB)	18 Jun 2012
Consultation on Basel III Implementation Letter to HKAB (PDF File, 166.2 KB) Letter to DTCA (PDF File, 166.5 KB) Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 331.5 KB) Enclosure 2 (PDF File, 77.6 KB)	20 Jan 2012
Consultation on implementation of Basel III capital standards in Hong Kong Consultation Paper: Implementation of Basel III Capital Standards in Hong Kong (PDF File, 331.5 KB)	20 Jan 2012
Consultation begins on proposed regulatory regime for OTC derivatives market	17 Oct 2011
The Sharing of Mortgage Data for Credit Assessment Consultation Document issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data HKMA's submission dated 8 February 2011 (PDF File, 33.7 KB) HKMA's supplementary submission dated 17 February 2011 (PDF File, 19.1 KB) HKMA's supplementary submission dated 23 February 2011 (PDF File, 57.4 KB) HKMA's supplementary submission dated 25 February 2011 (PDF File, 306.1 KB) HKMA's supplementary submission dated 25 February 2011 (PDF File, 20.1 KB)	05 Jan 2011
Second Consultation on Enhancement of AML Regulatory Regime for Financial Sectors	10 Dec 2009
Consultation on Enhancement of AML Regulatory Regime for Financial Sectors	14 Jul 2009
Consultation on Draft Banking (Disclosure) Rules	01 Sep 2006
Consultation on Draft Banking (Capital) Rules	03 Aug 2006
Second Public Consultation on Deposit Insurance Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 264.3 KB)	27 Mar 2002
Deposit Insurance Scheme	07 Sep 2001
Enhancing Deposit protection in Hong Kong	24 Oct 2000
Consultation Paper on the Proposal to set up a Commercial Credit Reference Agency Enclosure 1 (Word File, 34.5 KB)	14 Jul 2000
Hong Kong Banking Sector Consultancy Study - Consultation exercise on the detailed recommendations Enclosure 1 (PDF File, 1.7 MB)	15 Jan 1999
Hong Kong Banking Sector Consultancy Study: Comments Received from the Public Consultation
Policy Response to the Banking Sector Consultancy Study Enclosure 1 (Word File, 22.0 KB) Enclosure 2 (Word File, 76.5 KB) Enclosure 3 (PDF File, 125.7 KB)
Consultation on Code of Banking Practice to commence	17 Jan 1997

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