Hong Kong

    Sanctions

    US Targets China, Hong Kong Firms in Venezuela Sanctions

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    Four companies with registered addresses in mainland China and Hong Kong have been designated for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Issues New Guidance on Sales of Green Investment Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

    New FAQs clarify disclosure rules and the scope of HKMA's 2023 circular, while flagging policy gaps at some firms.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong AFRC Proposes Mandatory Assurance of Sustainability Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The phased rules would require limited assurance on climate disclosures, with a single regulatory body overseeing all assurance providers.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Expands Yuan Liquidity Facility, Adds Mideast and ASEAN Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The HKMA has doubled its yuan liquidity scheme quota to CNY100 billion and expanded the scheme to 40 lenders to meet surging corporate demand.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Finalises New IRRBB Rules, Adopts Recalibrated Basel Shocks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new framework applies more severe, recalibrated interest rate shocks to the existing six-scenario test and a 15% capital trigger for 'outlier' banks, effective from 2026.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Outlines Plan for Launching Uncertificated Securities Market

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new Uncertificated Securities Market will allow electronic ownership in investors' own names and aims to boost market efficiency.

    Trending

    Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK Regulator Proposes to Permit Crypto Investments by Insurers

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The Insurance Authority plans a 100% risk charge for investments in crypto assets and incentives for infrastructure investments.

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