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Articles, research and insights.
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Hong Kong Regulatory Overview and Update - Second half of 2014
Following on from the liberalization of cross-border movements of capital, Hong Kong continues to evolve its regulations with regards to the banking and securities commission: specifically to remain aligned to international standards.
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Article 5 minutes read
What is virtual money?
Virtual Money can be defined as a digital representation of value that is issued and controlled by its developers, and used and accepted among the members of a specific (virtual) community.
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Economic Capital in the light of Basel II 2nd pillar requirements
Established by the Bank for International Settlement through the Basel committee on banking supervision, Basel II 2nd Pillar directives on Supervisory Review were designed primarily to make sure that banks estimate their equity needs as accurately as possible, taking into account their risk profile.
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Cross-selling: Unlocking the value in Bancassurance
Bancassurance distribution is taking off in Asia, with a regional deal size expected to soon exceed US$2.25 billion since 2016. DBS and Citigroup are confirming the trend, as they are currently keen to seek regional GI partners.
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Interview with Luc Leclere, Director at BNP Paribas Fortis (1/2)
Even after the biggest crisis since the 1930s, the population of High Net Worth Individuals reaches a new top each year. But while private banking's customer base grows, regulation and competition present serious challenges to the industry.
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Interview with Marine Boris - Head of Innovation & Partnerships at AXA x China Region
November 28th, 2016 | Hong Kong.