HONG KONG

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Imposes Stricter Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The SFC has mandated new custody standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms, citing global security failures and inadequacies found in local reviews.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Banks Can Manage Commercial Property Risks, HKMA Chief Affirms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

Eddie Yue highlighted banks' strong capital and profitability as buffers against rising loan defaults driven by the stressed CRE sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA, SFC Issue Warning Against Speculation Amid Stablecoin Hype

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The HKMA and SFC have cautioned investors against irrational decisions based on speculation over stablecoin licensing, stressing a high bar for approval.

Capital / Liquidity

China Evergrande to be Delisted in Hong Kong on 25 August

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The move marks a final chapter for the world’s most indebted developer after it failed to meet trading resumption requirements following a court-ordered liquidation.

Enforcement

HKEX, SFC Censure Former Directors in First Joint Non-Cooperation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

HKEX and the SFC have publicly censured two former directors of TOMO Holdings for failing to cooperate with investigations by the two regulators.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.

Enforcement

Former StanChart Manager Pleads Guilty in JPY 400m Investor Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

A former Standard Chartered relationship manager has pleaded guilty to a complex fraud involving the use of false documents to deceive investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.