Trading & Investment

Taiwan Imposes Short-Selling Curbs, Activates Stabilisation Fund

09/11/2026

The FSC has introduced strict short-selling limits and authorised state fund interventions to stabilise its plunging stock market.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong, BVI Pact to Strengthen Financial Services Cooperation

06/11/2026

BVI and Hong Kong have established a new framework to deepen collaboration across green finance and fintech.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Concludes Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit

06/11/2026

Leaders detailed plans to officially launch a new gold clearing system and highlighted new collateral rules and expanded RMB facilities.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Passes Legislation for Crypto Tax Reporting Framework

05/11/2026

Hong Kong will require crypto-asset service providers to collect user transaction data starting in 2027 to combat tax evasion.

Payments & Settlements

FSDC Outlines Roadmap to Transform Hong Kong into Digital Payment Hub

05/11/2026

The FSDC has proposed five policy recommendations to position Hong Kong as a trusted, multi-currency, and multi-rail payment hub.

Cybersecurity

Australian Regulators Urge Banks to Boost AI and Cyber Resilience

05/11/2026

The Council of Financial Regulators has reiterated calls for FIs to bolster operational resilience against complex AI threats.

Operational Risk

Hong Kong Advances Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

05/11/2026

LegCo has reviewed proposed banking amendments introducing intermediate disciplinary powers, holding company regulations, and a simplified two-tier system.

Tokenisation

Standard Chartered Launches Tokenised Deposits in Hong Kong

05/11/2026

Standard Chartered has introduced a tokenised deposit solution for corporate clients, leveraging the HKMA’s Ensemble infrastructure.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong: Anchorpoint Partners Solana on HKD Stablecoin Expansion

05/11/2026

Hong Kong-licensed stablecoin issuer Anchorpoint is collaborating with the Solana Foundation to enable native minting and redemption of its HKDAP token.