Hong Kong

    Hong Kong Forms Expert Panel to Support Global Expansion by Mainland Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

    New 13-member committee to advise on promoting the city's legal and financial services for Chinese enterprises going overseas.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong: New Reporting Rules for Northbound Programme Trading Take Effect

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

    New guidelines detail reporting thresholds, content requirements, and obligations for investors and brokers engaging in automated trading via Stock Connect.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Details Tougher Liquidity Risk Practices for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

    The HKMA has told banks to model faster deposit runs, ensure collateral usability, and bolster 24/7 monitoring, drawing lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil.

    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.

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