Launch of Banking Regulatory Document Repository (BRDR)

55th Floor, Two International Finance Centre, 香 港 中 環 金 融 街 8 號 國 際 金 融 中 心 2 期 55 樓 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong 網 址：www.hkma.gov.hk Website: www.hkma.gov.hk Banking Policy Department Our Ref: B1/15C 31 March 2025 The Chief Executive All Authorized Institutions Dear Sir/Madam, Launch of Banking Regulatory Document Repository (BRDR) The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new document repository, namely the Banking Regulatory Document Repository (BRDR). The BRDR aims to enhance the user experience by providing a centralised platform to store and maintain banking regulatory documents1 . The BRDR features two new web portals: a public-facing web portal and an AI￾facing web portal. These portals are designed to facilitate the dissemination of regulatory documents to the public and to Authorized Institutions (AIs). They can be accessed via the HKMA website and the Supervisory Communication Website, respectively. Key features of the new web portals include: • Centralised platform: The BRDR provides a centralised platform for storing and maintaining banking regulatory documents, facilitating the dissemination of documents in an organised manner. • Enhanced search function: The BRDR’s search function offers improved granularity and effectiveness, allowing users to more easily find specific documents or information related to a particular subject. 1 In general, these include guidelines, circulars, Supervisory Policy Manual, Guide to Authorization, codes of practice, and more.

2 • Improved navigation: The user interface is more intuitive and user-friendly, enabling easier navigation and access to the information needed. Transition Arrangements To ensure a smooth transition, existing document links will be redirected to the new links in the BRDR. 2 Starting from 11 April 2025, existing files and corresponding entries of the banking regulatory documents on the HKMA website will be removed in phases. Web users are encouraged to view the document files directly via the BRDR web portals. Regarding the Supervisory Communication Website, please note that the existing arrangement on electronic delivery of circulars/guidelines to AIs remains unchanged. If you have any questions or concerns about the new repository, please do not hesitate to contact our helpdesk at 2878 1800 (technical queries) or Mr Marco Wong at mpkwong@hkma.gov.hk (other BRDR queries). We look forward to providing you with an enhanced user experience through the BRDR. Yours faithfully, Stephen Wan Acting Executive Director (Banking Policy) 2 For instance, these refer to links to banking regulatory documents as found under the Regulatory Guides section of the HKMA website and those embedded within the documents themselves. For example, https://www.hkma.gov.hk/media/eng/doc/key-functions/banking-stability/supervisory-policy-manual/CG￾1.pdf.