Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chair: Accountant Shortage a Threat to Hong Kong’s Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

Kelvin Wong said a severe and structural talent shortage of accountants could weaken Hong Kong’s competitiveness and pose risks to market integrity.

ESG / Sustainability

HKIMR Outlines Hong Kong's Path to Become Transition Finance Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

A new report from the HKMA’s research arm outlines five key policy considerations to scale transition finance, following a global industry survey.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Unveils Framework for Secondary Trading of Tokenised Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The new pilot framework allows SFC-authorised tokenised investment products to be traded on licensed crypto platforms, expanding retail investor access.

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.