The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched a Digital Licensing Platform to process senior management appointments for authorised institutions, according to an official circular.
The system handles applications under section 71 of the Banking Ordinance, which covers individuals seeking regulatory approval to become Chief Executives, alternate Chief Executives, or Directors.
The portal introduces automated workflows to replace manual submissions.
Key features include web-based forms with auto-fill and skip logic, electronic signatures, and the issuance of electronic approval letters.
“The platform facilitates a paperless licensing process,”
said Alan Au, Executive Director of Banking Conduct at the HKMA.
“It will help to enhance efficiency, security and transparency by providing a streamlined digital channel for submission, communication and tracking.”
The regulator expects authorised institutions to transition to the system immediately.
HKMA intends to stop accepting paper licensing forms from October 1, 2026.
To assist with the migration, HKMA will brief banking compliance teams on how to use the portal and announce the dates later.
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