Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong, Shenzhen Launch Action Plan to Build Global Fintech Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The plan details cross-border regulatory co-operation, data validation platforms, and new funding channels to deepen financial integration by 2027.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Intensifies Scrutiny of Bank Property Lending – Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The HKMA is increasing calls to lenders and questioning decisions on distressed loans and collateral valuations.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA, DFSA Urge Policy Support to Scale Sustainable Debt in Emerging Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/11/2025

A joint report finds significant growth potential but calls for government action to overcome labelling costs and diversify the market.

Securities / Derivatives

HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

Enforcement

HK Police Dismantle Alleged Triad Ring Using Finance Firm for Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

A finance company and a web of personal bank accounts were allegedly used by a triad-linked syndicate to launder criminal proceeds.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Spotlights Bank Resolution Tools, Cross-border Hurdles for APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

New paper outlines practices for using 'transfer tools' in bank failures, citing a Malaysian case study and ongoing cross-border challenges.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong SFC Mandates Stricter AML Controls to Combat 'Layering'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The SFC expects firms to implement bank account registration, withdrawal holding periods, and enhanced monitoring to counter a new money laundering trend.

Sanctions

US Lawmakers Probe Morgan Stanley's Due Diligence in China IPO

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

The bank faces questions over its role in the Hong Kong listing of a subsidiary of a US-blacklisted Chinese firm.