HONG KONG

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Launches Physical Climate Risk Assessment Platform For Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    The HKMA has launched an enhanced version of its physical climate risk assessment tool, urging all financial institutions to adopt it.

    Sanctions

    US Hits Iran's 'Shadow Banking' Network With New Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    The US imposed new sanctions on a network of companies, including many in Hong Kong, for facilitating illicit oil sales and funnelling funds to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Lists Hong Kong's First Active ETF Cross-Listing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The first active ETF cross-listing in Hong Kong is the first under a mutual recognition of funds scheme established with Ireland in May.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Launches 3rd Iteration of Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The “Charter 3.0” establishes a collaborative framework for combatting financial frauds and scams that also includes tech firms and telecos.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.

    Market Infrastructure

    UPDATED: Bond Connect Expands to Non-Banks, Repo Rules Eased

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

    Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes launching on 25 August.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

    The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong PCPD Censures Insurer, Airline in Data Breach Crackdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

    The PCPD has detailed multiple data security failures, urging firms to embed data protection into their corporate culture.

    Market Infrastructure

    Chinese Exchanges to Double Price Limits for 'ST' Stocks

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    The move aims to improve price discovery for risk-alerted companies and accelerate market-based delisting mechanisms.

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