Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Proposes Board Lot Overhaul to Boost Liquidity, Lower Entry Costs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

Consultation proposes standardising board lot units, halving the minimum value, and introducing a new cap to improve market efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Finalises Public Float Rules, Offering Flexibility with Stricter Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

New rules give issuers an alternative HKD 1 billion market value threshold but introduce tougher reporting and a delisting clock.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX CEO Outlines Planned Reforms for Asia Connectivity Push

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

Bonnie Chan details plans for new products, technology upgrades, and a review of the listing framework to bolster Hong Kong's role.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Consult on Lot Size Reform, Cautious on 24-Hour Trading

By Editors | 17/12/2025

HKEX plans to simplify its complex lot size system while weighing the significant operational challenges of extending trading hours

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong: New eMPF System to Achieve Fee Reduction Target Ahead of Schedule

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

The new centralised digital platform is now expected to hit its primary administration fee reduction target in five years, not ten.

Fintech / Regtech

FTAHK Forms Digital Asset Group to Tackle Financial Crime

By Editors | 17/12/2025

New forum aims to promote responsible integration between traditional finance and virtual asset firms through cross-sector collaboration on risk.

AML / KYC

HKMA Urges Banks to Bolster Defences Against 'High-End' Money Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

The HKMA has identified weaknesses in how institutions handle sophisticated criminal schemes, urging enhancements in key control areas.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong FSDC Lays Out Roadmap to Bolster Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

The FSDC proposes clearer listing paths, deeper liquidity and digital asset adoption to maintain the city's competitive edge.

Manulife Becomes First Insurer to Redomicile Using New Hong Kong Law

By Editors | 15/12/2025

The insurer has completed its move from Bermuda, becoming the first to use a new law simplifying corporate re-domiciliation.