HONG KONG

Securities / Derivatives

China Extends Programmatic Trading Reporting Rules to Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

New rules from Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges will require international investors using the Stock Connect scheme to report their algorithmic trading activities from January 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Proposes ETF Cross-Listing Scheme with South Korea

By Editors | 13/07/2025

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the move would be a "convenient and immediate" way to boost market links amid growing Korean investor interest.

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.