Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HK Considers Allowing Banks to Freeze Scam-Linked Accounts

24/03/2025

HKPF and HKMA are in talks with banks on a mechanism to freeze accounts linked to fraudulent activities.

Trading & Investment

HKEX List Asia’s First Single Stock Leveraged & Inverse Products

24/03/2025

The new products provide leveraged and inverse exposure to US-listed Berkshire, Coinbase, MicroStrategy, NVIDIA, and Tesla.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong SFC Issues Further IPO Subscription Guidance

21/03/2025

The SFC has directed licensed corporations to stop engaging in “imprudent and aggressive” IPO financing practices.

Market Risk

BSP Proposes to Revise Rules on Peso NDFs and Swaps

21/03/2025

The BSP wants banks to limit Peso NDF, NDS and NDCCS exposures to mitigate any potential build-up of systemic risks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SFC Impose 14-Month Ban on Former Fund Manager

21/03/2025

The SFC said the action is related to disciplinary actions against “other related entities” concerning the management of various private funds.

Clearing & Post-Trade

OTC Clear to Start Accepting CGBs as Collateral for All Derivatives

20/03/2025

HKEX says the initiative will provide greater flexibility to international investors and improve their capital efficiency.

Cloud & Infrastructure

HKMA Publishes Research on DLT Adoption in Financial Sector

20/03/2025

The HKMA encourages AIs to review the research paper and leverage its insights to explore DLT-related innovations.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australian Court Orders Active Super to Pay A$10.5m for Greenwashing

19/03/2025

This is ASIC’s third successful greenwashing case, sending a “strong message” to companies that their sustainable investment claims need to reflect their true position.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong IA Consults on Disclosure Rules for Insurers

18/03/2025

The IA is consulting on disclosure requirements for insurers under Hong Kong’s new risk-based capital regime.