Hong Kong

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong to Phase In Stablecoin Audit Rules Over 1-3 Years

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

AFRC chief warns that rushing detailed standards for the nascent industry could "kill" it, signalling a cautious approach.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Surpasses Family Office Target Ahead of Schedule

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

Hong Kong has attracted over 200 family offices since 2022, spurred by new tax concessions and investment schemes.

Market Infrastructure

China Considers Expanding Wealth Connect Scheme Beyond GBA

By Editors | 13/09/2025

Regulators are reportedly exploring a 'version 3.0' of the cross-border investment programme, with a draft consultation paper possible by year-end.

Fintech / Regtech

UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT Pilot Tokenised Fund in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The collaboration between UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT, aims to create an automated, institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenisation under regulated conditions.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong FSDC Report Spotlights Innovations in Impact Investing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

A new FSDC report showcases local case studies to demonstrate Hong Kong's strategic positioning to serve as a regional hub for channelling purpose-driven capital.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Delays Implementation of Stricter Liquidity Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2025

HKMA has pushed back the deadline for its revised MA(BS)23 return to June 2026 but will collect similar data from selected banks in the interim.

ESG / Sustainability

20 More Lenders Join IFC's Alliance for Green Commercial Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The new joiners include leading institutions from eight APAC markets, along with BNP Paribas, with collective assets exceeding USD 5.6 trillion.