Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Outlines Priorities for Digital Asset Regulation in 2026

21/04/2026

The SFC is prioritising new licensing laws, tokenisation guidance, and pragmatic custody solutions in its next phase.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Chief Outlines Agenda to Drive Sustainable Transition Finance

21/04/2026

The HKMA has outlined its multi-year action agenda, using supervision, taxonomies and fintech to steer capital towards decarbonisation.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Overhaul Listing Rules for Structured Products

21/04/2026

HKEX is updating issuer eligibility and product requirements following a market consultation, with changes taking effect from May 2026.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Launches First Phase of CHESS Replacement Project

21/04/2026

ASX has launched the new clearing component of its CHESS system, with the second phase for settlement services targeted for 2029.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chair: Accountant Shortage a Threat to Hong Kong’s Market Integrity

21/04/2026

Kelvin Wong said a severe and structural talent shortage of accountants could weaken Hong Kong’s competitiveness and pose risks to market integrity.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Consults on Overhaul of FMI Regulatory Guides

21/04/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on updated guidance for market operators, trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.

ESG / Sustainability

HKIMR Outlines Hong Kong's Path to Become Transition Finance Hub

21/04/2026

A new report from the HKMA’s research arm outlines five key policy considerations to scale transition finance, following a global industry survey.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Unveils Framework for Secondary Trading of Tokenised Funds

21/04/2026

The new pilot framework allows SFC-authorised tokenised investment products to be traded on licensed crypto platforms, expanding retail investor access.

Securities / Derivatives

Prediction Markets May Constitute Illegal Gambling, HK Regulator Warns

21/04/2026

The SFC’s investor education arm has stated that prediction market trading is not protected by securities law and may be illegal.