Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

Prediction Markets May Constitute Illegal Gambling, HK Regulator Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The SFC’s investor education arm has stated that prediction market trading is not protected by securities law and may be illegal.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Links Derivatives Clearing to HKMA Settlement System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The move will see HKEX's options and futures clearing houses sweep cash balances intra-day to new accounts at the HKMA.

ESG / Sustainability

Ma Jun’s Three-Level Plan to Unlock EMDE Green Finance Potential

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

Dr. Ma Jun’s CASI initiative targets regulatory, financial and project-level interventions to bridge the sustainable finance capacity gap in emerging markets.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement, Eyes Late 2027 Implementation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

HKEX has released its operational model for shortening the settlement cycle, with an indicative implementation timeline of Q4 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Hub Ambitions Take Centre Stage at HSBC Summit

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

Hong Kong leaders and global finance chiefs touted the city's resilience and growth ambitions amid discussions on geopolitical risk and the future of digital assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Mirae Asset Gets Hong Kong Licence for Retail Digital Asset Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

The Korean brokerage has become the first in the country to receive approval to offer digital asset trading to retail investors in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Publishes ‘Go Global’ Legal Panel for Mainland Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

Hong Kong's Department of Justice has released a list of over 70 vetted legal providers to help Mainland Chinese enterprises expand globally.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Jails Two Former HSBC Staff over Bribery-for-Accounts Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The sentences highlight significant AML failures, with 70 accounts opened through the scheme later flagged for potential illicit activity.