Regulatory Alerts2016-09-06
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Fintech Supervisory Sandbox (FSS)
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched the Fintech Supervisory Sandbox (FSS) to allow authorized institutions to conduct pilot trials of fintech initiatives in a controlled environment before full-scale launch. This framework permits limited regulatory flexibility regarding supervisory requirements, provided that participating institutions implement strict customer protection measures, risk management controls, and clear trial boundaries. The HKMA emphasizes that the sandbox is not a mechanism to bypass applicable regulations and will refine the arrangement based on implementation experience and industry development.
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