Hong Kong

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Sweeping New Cloud Adoption Guide for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

HKMA details enhanced principles for banks on governance, security, resilience, and exit strategies amid rising use of cloud.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong PCPD Probes HSBC's PayMe App Over Privacy Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

The PCPD has launched a compliance check into the mobile wallet's settings for early users and issued recommendations on data protection standards.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Jails Ex-HSBC Banker Over Account Opening Bribery Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2026

The former banker and an intermediary were sentenced to six months' imprisonment for a conspiracy involving over CNY 13,000 in bribes to open accounts.

Trending

HK Regulators in Talks on Cross-Sector 'Fintech 2030' Plan - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

HKMA to work with securities and insurance watchdogs on a new five-year plan focusing on AI, data, and tokenisation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Fines Saxo Capital Markets Over Virtual Asset Product Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The SFC cites multi-year breaches in client suitability, due diligence, and platform controls for products improperly offered to retail investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Pushes Deeper Finance-tech Integration to Lure Mainland IPOs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlines strategy to leverage capital market reforms and innovation hubs to attract frontier technology firms.

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.