Trading & Investment

HK LegCo Panel Reviews Key Financial Reforms Amid Economic Headwinds

24/10/2025

A legislative report details discussions with regulators on key initiatives, including AI sandboxes, tokenised bonds, and deepening Mainland China market access.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC, Pacific FIUs Deepen AML Push on Crypto, Child Exploitation

24/10/2025

A new intelligence guide and shared technology aim to help financial institutions detect emerging regional financial crime threats.

Cryptocurrency

StanChart HK to Launch Crypto ETF Trading in November

24/10/2025

Standard Chartered’s move follows a survey showing that 75 percent of high-net-worth clients are interested in digital assets.

Structural Regulation

NZX Consults on Tailored Listing Rules for Co-operatives

23/10/2025

NZX’s proposed guidance clarifies potential waivers for rules on director independence and material transactions to provide greater flexibility and transparency.

Credit Risk

APRA Proposes Flexible IRB Pathway to Boost Bank Competition

23/10/2025

APRA’s new framework offers a phased, more transparent process for internal ratings-based accreditation, responding to concerns from medium-sized banks.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Jiangsu Province Sign MoU to Boost Financial Ties

23/10/2025

The agreement aims to deepen cooperation in capital markets, private equity, fintech, and wealth management, connecting Jiangsu firms with Hong Kong’s international financial services.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Signals Further Listing Reforms, Eyes Tokenised ETFs

23/10/2025

Officials have outlined plans to further refine Hong Kong's listing rules and promote innovative products like tokenised ETFs.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong to Bolster Support for eMPF Platform Following Complaints

23/10/2025

Authorities are doubling the eMPF Platform’s support staff and refining systems after users reported issues with contributions, registration, and customer service since its launch last year.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong SFC Approves Asia's First Spot Solana ETF

23/10/2025

China Asset Management's spot Solana ETF has been approved to list on HKEX, expanding the city's regulated virtual asset offerings beyond Bitcoin and Ether.