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Guideline on a Sound Remuneration System

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued this guideline to establish standards for sound remuneration systems within all authorized institutions. It requires institutions to align compensation practices with prudent risk management and long-term sustainability to avoid excessive risk-taking. The document outlines specific principles for designing remuneration structures that support effective corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

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SPM-NGL

Current

Issue Date:

29 Jul 2021

CG-5.pdf (621.4 KB)

Topic:

Corporate Governance - Remuneration

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Group:

All Authorized Institutions

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