Regulatory Alerts2025-03-14
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Guidance on Selling of Accumulators
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues this guidance to regulate the sale of complex accumulator products by authorized institutions, restricting sales primarily to Professional Investors. Institutions must conduct rigorous suitability assessments, assign the highest risk ratings, and provide comprehensive disclosures regarding magnified losses, knock-out features, and margin requirements. The document also outlines specific exemptions and flexible frameworks for hedging transactions involving Institutional Professional Investors and corporate banking customers.
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