Cryptocurrency

HKMA Issues Guidance on Crypto Staking Services for Banks

09/04/2025

Banks must implement adequate policies and controls before engaging in crypto staking services, HKMA said.

Liquidity Risk

Hong Kong Banks to Introduce Targeted SME Support Measures

09/04/2025

HKMA says banks will introduce targeted SME support for various industries and sectors affected by global trade tensions.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Invites Non-Bank Deposit Takers to Apply for ESAS Access

08/04/2025

Non-bank deposit takers can use ESAS for payments and settlements, accessing HQLA, and for earning interest at the OCR.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Again Increases Capital Add-on Imposed on ANZ

04/04/2025

ANZ has committed to addressing root causes that have contributed to risk governance shortcomings across the bank.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Launches Family Office Digital Knowledge Hub

03/04/2025

The digital knowledge hub is a resource dedicated to family offices in Hong Kong and around the world.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC Offers Ideas for Growing Insurance Industry

03/04/2025

The FSDC offers recommendations to further develop Hong Kong’s insurance industry and cement the city’s position as a global insurance hub.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC to Start Work on Second Draft on New AML/CTF Rules

03/04/2025

AUSTRAC is reviewing over 100 submissions from last December’s consultation before releasing a second exposure draft on the new AML/CTF Rules.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong MPFA Consults on “Full Portability” Mechanism for Pensions

03/04/2025

MPFA puts forward 2 proposals to implement “full portability”, which will allow employees freedom to transfer benefits accrued from employers’ contributions to a new provider of their choice.

Structural Regulation

SFC Adjusts Eligibility Criteria for OFC and REIT Grant Scheme

03/04/2025

The scheme will still cover 70 percent of eligible expenses paid to Hong Kong-based service providers to set up OFCs and REITs, but the caps are lower.