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Guide to Authorization - Chapter 9 - Authorization of Digital Banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued this guide to outline the authorization requirements for digital banks under the current regulatory framework. It cross-references key guidelines including the Guideline on Authorization of Digital Banks and the Guideline on Minimum Criteria for Authorization to define the standards for applicants. The document also addresses related operational aspects such as outsourcing and the regulation of internet deposit advertising materials.
GTA
Current
Issue Date:
27 Feb 2026
Chapter-9.pdf (90.5 KB)
Topic:
Authorization - Guide to Authorization
Authorization - Digital Banking
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Group:
All Authorized Institutions
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GLI
Current
27 Feb 2026
Guideline on Minimum Criteria for Authorization
GLI
Current
25 Oct 2024
Guideline on Authorization of Digital Banks
SPM-SGL
Current
24 May 2002
TM-E-2 Regulation of advertising material for deposits issued over the internet
SPM-NGL
Current
28 Dec 2001
SA-2 Outsourcing
Directly related Document
GLI
Current
27 Feb 2026
Guideline on Minimum Criteria for Authorization
GLI
Current
25 Oct 2024
Guideline on Authorization of Digital Banks
SPM-SGL
Current
24 May 2002
TM-E-2 Regulation of advertising material for deposits issued over the internet
SPM-NGL
Current
28 Dec 2001
SA-2 Outsourcing
Version History
Superseded Document
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