Hong Kong

AML / KYC

Ex-HSBC Staff Admit to Bribery for Account Opening Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Three former employees pleaded guilty in an ICAC case involving bribes to open accounts, with dozens of accounts flagged for money laundering risk.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Official Sheds Light on Approach to 'Responsible Innovation'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Carmen Chu outlined the HKMA's push to move "from principles to practices" in the adoption of financial technology.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Yuanta Officer over Dishonest Trading Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

SFC fines and bans former RO for executing trades that disadvantaged his employer and for concealing personal trading accounts.

Hong Kong Regulators Intensify Monitoring Amid Mideast Tensions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Authorities confirm minimal direct financial exposure to the region but have intensified stress testing and market surveillance in response to geopolitical risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong to Offer Fee Relief to Facilitate Transition to Scripless Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

The government has ruled creating a dedicated fund to help securities dealers cover costs, but will offer fee waivers to ease the burden on small and medium firms.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong to Pilot Cross-Border Carbon Settlement with GBA Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Hong Kong is testing cross-border settlement and has explored tokenisation to help connect China's developing carbon market with international finance.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Grip on Hong Kong IPOs, Pushes 'Red-Chips' to Restructure

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2026

The CSRC is discouraging overseas-incorporated firms from listing in Hong Kong, citing compliance risks and capital flight concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Tasks HKEX with Enhancing Guidance on Internal Controls, Auditor Exits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2026

The SFC’s annual review of the stock exchange operator found failings in the vetting of company controls and the handling of late auditor resignations.

Securities / Derivatives

Asian Regulators Scrutinise Private Credit as Investor Redemption Fears Grow

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The HKMA is assessing bank exposures as wealth managers rush to calm client nerves over the USD 1.8 trillion asset class.