HONG KONG

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Warns of Looming AI and Green Finance Skill Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

A new joint report by the HKMA highlights critical skill shortages and calls on banks to prioritise collaborative upskilling to remain competitive.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Insurance Authority Launches Initiative to Boost AI Adoption

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The new programme aims to foster collaboration between insurers and tech firms, guiding responsible AI use to establish the city as a regional hub.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Fund Manager for Regulatory Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2025

The SFC fined the former manager-in-charge HK$400,000 for AML control failures related to the management of several private funds.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Details Reporting Rules for Stock Connect Programme Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

The specifications outline file formats, submission procedures and validation processes for firms reporting programme and HFT to mainland exchanges.

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.