Hong Kong

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.

Securities / Derivatives

FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Targets Annual Report Disclosures, Launches AI Tool

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

HKEX’s review highlights gaps in management discussion and climate-risk reporting, and launches an AI tool to boost compliance.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Consults on Valuation Framework for Bank Resolutions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The HKMA seeks industry feedback on a proposed code of practice for valuing failing banks before, during, and after resolution.

Sanctions

US Busts Network Smuggling AI Chips to China, Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

The case exposes significant illicit finance and export control compliance risks for firms with exposure to China and Hong Kong supply chains.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Regulators Fines EFG Bank for Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The SFC has cited EFG Bank for multi-year breaches in product due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting related to hundreds of bond products.

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Launches Tech 100 Index, Paving Way for Mainland ETF Products

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

All constituent companies are eligible for Southbound trading through the Stock Connect programme, ensuring accessibility to resulting ETF products for mainland investors.