Hong Kong

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong AFRC Proposes Mandatory Assurance of Sustainability Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The phased rules would require limited assurance on climate disclosures, with a single regulatory body overseeing all assurance providers.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Expands Yuan Liquidity Facility, Adds Mideast and ASEAN Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The HKMA has doubled its yuan liquidity scheme quota to CNY100 billion and expanded the scheme to 40 lenders to meet surging corporate demand.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Finalises New IRRBB Rules, Adopts Recalibrated Basel Shocks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new framework applies more severe, recalibrated interest rate shocks to the existing six-scenario test and a 15% capital trigger for 'outlier' banks, effective from 2026.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Outlines Plan for Launching Uncertificated Securities Market

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new Uncertificated Securities Market will allow electronic ownership in investors' own names and aims to boost market efficiency.

    Trending

    Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK Regulator Proposes to Permit Crypto Investments by Insurers

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The Insurance Authority plans a 100% risk charge for investments in crypto assets and incentives for infrastructure investments.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Launches IP Financing Sandbox with Three Major Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

    The initiative provides a risk-controlled environment for banks to test lending against intellectual property assets like patents and trademarks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Finalises Prudential Rules for Banks' Crypto Exposures

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    The new framework, effective from January 2026, implements Basel standards and sets out detailed capital, liquidity and risk management requirements.

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