Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Official Public Register (HKMA)

Licensed Banks · Restricted Licence Banks · Deposit-Taking Companies (DTC) · Stored Value Facilities (SVF)
Directory: 182 Locally Incorporated Financial Institutions
Statutory Basis: Banking Ordinance (Cap. 155) & Payment Systems and Stored Value Facilities Ordinance (Cap. 584)
Statutory Basis: Banking Ord. (Cap. 155) & SVF Ord. (Cap. 584)Three-Tier Banking: Licensed Banks / Restricted Licence Banks / DTCsOfficial Filings: Form NAR1 Annual Returns / Form ND2A Directors AvailablePrudential Supervision: Capital Adequacy Ratios & Enforcement SanctionsGlobal Verification: HK Practising CPA CTC Certification Available

Official HKMA Public Register: 180+ Authorized Institutions (Licensed Banks, Restricted Licence Banks, Deposit-Taking Companies) and Stored Value Facility (SVF) licensees under Cap. 155 & Cap. 584. Verify banking standing, CR filings, and Practising CPA CTC certifications on 86hc.com.

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澳新銀行集團有限公司

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Ing Bank N.v.

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Mitsubishi Ufj Trust and …

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Wells Fargo Bank, Nationa…

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State Street Bank and Tru…

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Dz Bank Ag Deutsche Zentr…

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Deutsche Bank Aktiengesel…

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Mizuho Bank, Ltd.

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Canadian Imperial Bank of…

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State Bank of India

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Jpmorgan Chase Bank, Nati…

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Societe Generale

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Credit Agricole Corporate…

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Barclays Bank PLC

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Indian Overseas Bank

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Bank of Montreal

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Bank of India

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Uco Bank

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Keb Hana Bank

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Bank of America, National…

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Pt. Bank Negara Indonesia…

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National Bank of Pakistan

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Bnp Paribas

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Standard Chartered Bank

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STATUTORY BANKING REGULATION & INSTITUTIONAL SEARCH GUIDE
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Banking & SVF Institutional Due Diligence Guide

Authoritative statutory guidance grounded in the Banking Ordinance (Cap. 155) and Payment Systems and Stored Value Facilities Ordinance (Cap. 584).

01. Statutory Banking Framework & Three-Tier System (Licensed Banks, RLBs & DTCs)

#HKMA #Authorized Institution #Licensed Bank #Restricted Licence Bank #DTC #Cap 155

Under Section 11 of the Banking Ordinance (Cap. 155), carrying on banking business or taking deposits without HKMA authorization is a serious criminal offence punishable by a fine of HK$5,000,000 and 5 years imprisonment. The three-tier banking structure comprises: ① Licensed Banks (full retail and commercial banking); ② Restricted Licence Banks (merchant banking and large-value wholesale deposits ≥HK$500,000); and ③ Deposit-Taking Companies (specialized finance with deposits ≥HK$100,000 for term ≥3 months). 86hc.com verifies authorization status, registered codes, and corporate standing.

02. Stored Value Facilities (SVF) & E-Money Licensing (Cap. 584 Framework)

#SVF #Stored Value Facility #E-Money #Digital Wallet #Cap 584

Under the Payment Systems and Stored Value Facilities Ordinance (Cap. 584), issuers of retail electronic payment cards, digital wallets, and prepaid payment systems must hold an SVF license issued by the HKMA. Licensees must maintain minimum paid-up capital of HK$25,000,000, rigorous float separation, and independent custodial trust accounts. 86hc.com validates SVF license details and regulatory records.

03. Controllers, Chief Executives & Executive Directors Statutory Approvals

#Chief Executive #Controllers #Fit and Proper #Senior Management #Corporate Governance

Pursuant to Cap. 155 Sections 70 and 71, no person may act as a Chief Executive, Alternate Chief Executive, or Controller of an Authorized Institution without prior written consent from the HKMA. The HKMA enforces strict fit and proper vetting, independent non-executive director ratios, and risk governance standards. 86hc.com tracks executive rosters and statutory appointment records.

04. Companies Registry Official Filing Retrieval (Form NAR1 / ND2A Filings)

#Company Search #NAR1 #ND2A #Annual Return #CR Filings #Capital Structure

The corporate constitution, shareholding distribution, and registered debentures of banks and SVF operators are recorded with the Hong Kong Companies Registry. 86hc.com provides expedited 15–30 minute retrieval of official registry filings (Form NAR1, Form NNC1, Form ND2A, Form NM1 charges) complete with official receipt timestamps and anti-counterfeiting barcodes.

05. Interbank Compliance, Cross-Border Treasury & Practising CPA CTC Certification

#Interbank #Treasury #Certified True Copy #CTC #Auditor Report

Cross-border syndicated financing, interbank credit lines, and sovereign debt issues require official constitutive proof certified by independent professionals. 86hc.com coordinates with Hong Kong Practising CPAs to issue Certified True Copies (CTC) conforming to Basel III and HKMA standards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Common inquiries on HKMA three-tier banking system, SVF electronic money licensing, Chief Executive fitness, NAR1 filings, and CPA CTC certification.

What is the Hong Kong three-tier banking system under HKMA regulation?

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Under Cap. 155, Hong Kong classifies deposit-taking institutions into three tiers: ① Licensed Banks (can operate current accounts and take deposits of any size); ② Restricted Licence Banks (wholesale merchant banks taking deposits of HK$500,000 or above); and ③ Deposit-Taking Companies (specialist lenders taking deposits of HK$100,000 or above for at least 3 months).

What is an HKMA Stored Value Facility (SVF) license and who holds one?

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An SVF license is granted under Cap. 584 to digital wallet operators, prepaid card issuers, and electronic money platforms (e.g. Octopus, AlipayHK, WeChat Pay HK). Licensees must maintain at least HK$25M capital and protect user funds in statutory trusts.

How to verify the authorization status of an institution on 86hc.com?

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Search by institution name, 8-digit BRN, or HKMA code on 86hc.com to verify whether the entity is an active Authorized Institution or SVF licensee on the official HKMA register.

What statutory vetting do Bank Chief Executives undergo under Cap. 155?

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Under Sections 70-71 of Cap. 155, Chief Executives and Directors must receive formal approval from the Monetary Authority after comprehensive probity, competence, and regulatory compliance screening.

Can I retrieve original NAR1 Annual Returns and ND2A filings for a licensed bank?

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Yes. 86hc.com delivers official Companies Registry filings (Form NAR1, Form NNC1, Form ND2A) within 15–30 minutes, complete with official receipt timestamps and ICRIS barcodes.

How does the HKMA supervise systemic liquidity and capital adequacy?

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The HKMA enforces Basel III standards, requiring Authorized Institutions to maintain strict Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital adequacy ratios, Liquidity Coverage Ratios (LCR), and Net Stable Funding Ratios (NSFR).

Why is a Practising CPA Certified True Copy (CTC) needed for banking corporate documentation?

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International financial counterparties and clearing houses require verified constitutive documents. A CTC certified by a Hong Kong Practising CPA provides undeniable legal standing under Hong Kong common law.

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