HONG KONG

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.

    Market Infrastructure

    UPDATED: Bond Connect Expands to Non-Banks, Repo Rules Eased

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

    Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes launching on 25 August.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

    The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong PCPD Censures Insurer, Airline in Data Breach Crackdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

    The PCPD has detailed multiple data security failures, urging firms to embed data protection into their corporate culture.

    Market Infrastructure

    Chinese Exchanges to Double Price Limits for 'ST' Stocks

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    The move aims to improve price discovery for risk-alerted companies and accelerate market-based delisting mechanisms.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Fines Arta Global Futures and Suspends Ex-Directors for AML Breaches

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    The SFC has penalised Arta Global Futures and suspended two former senior executives over systemic AML and trading surveillance failures.

    AML / KYC

    How Hong Kong is Tackling the Money Mule Threat

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

    Industry experts discussed the growing sophistication of money mule networks and the complexities of detecting and offboarding suspicious accounts.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

    The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.

    Market Infrastructure

    HK Review Panel Urges Overhaul of MPFA's Fining and Sanctioning Policies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    An independent review panel has called for greater consistency in the MPFA's enforcement actions, raising concerns over its new fining mechanism.

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