Regulatory Alerts1989-03-08
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Guideline 1.1: Authorization - Three-Tier Banking System
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued Guideline 1.1 on March 8, 1989, to establish the regulatory framework for the three-tier banking system. This document defines the authorization criteria and operational requirements for licensed banks, restricted license banks, and deposit-taking companies. It serves as the foundational guideline for all authorized institutions regarding their classification and compliance obligations under the local banking regime.
GLI
Current
Guideline Number: 1.1
Issue Date:
08 Mar 1989
19890308-1-EN.pdf (15.5 KB)
Topic:
Authorization - Three-tier Banking System
Group:
All Authorized Institutions
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Annex
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08 Mar 1989
Annex A - Trading names of lsbs
Annex
Current
08 Mar 1989
Annex C - Authorisation criteria for deposit-taking companies
Annex
Current
08 Mar 1989
Annex A - Trading names of lsbs
Annex
Current
08 Mar 1989
Annex C - Authorisation criteria for deposit-taking companies
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