Hong Kong

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Publishes ‘Buyer's Guide’ for Carbon Credit Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

The guide provides a framework for corporate due diligence on carbon credits and clarifies disclosure expectations, aiming to bolster market transparency.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Official Offers Clarity on Treatment of OTC Trades Under Stablecoin Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

Christopher Hui said virtual asset OTC trading institutions will not be permitted to offer stablecoins, even if those stablecoins are licensed.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Partners DFSA on Cross-Border Fund Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

The agreement between the SFC and DFSA enhances supervisory cooperation for asset managers operating between the two financial hubs.

Trending

HKMA Consults on Crypto-Asset Reporting Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2025

The regulator has released draft guidance on capital, liquidity, and large exposure reporting to implement the Basel Committee's global crypto standard.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Officials Outline Four-Pillar Green Finance Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui outlined a comprehensive strategy to secure Hong Kong's status as a sustainable finance hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ICBC, HSBC Joining Race for HK Stablecoin Licences - Report

By Editors | 09/09/2025

The banks have reportedly expressed interest to the HKMA, joining a crowded field vying for one of the first issuer licences.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Consults on Expanded Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

The HKMA has launched “Phase 2A” of its sustainable finance taxonomy, adding transition criteria and adaptation objectives.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Strengthens Benchmark Submission Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

The HKMA has updated its HIBOR submission guidance, introducing stricter requirements for independent reviews and the assessment of internal control effectiveness.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Fines Brokerage for Cross Trade Reporting Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

The SFC said Instinet Pacific failed to report over 8,800 cross trades valued at HKD 25.9 billion over a five-and-a-half-year period, breaching multiple conduct rules.