HONG KONG

    Enforcement

    HKEX, SFC Censure Former Directors in First Joint Non-Cooperation Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

    HKEX and the SFC have publicly censured two former directors of TOMO Holdings for failing to cooperate with investigations by the two regulators.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.

    Enforcement

    Former StanChart Manager Pleads Guilty in JPY 400m Investor Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

    A former Standard Chartered relationship manager has pleaded guilty to a complex fraud involving the use of false documents to deceive investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

    Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APAC Regulators Issue Guide on Data Anonymisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

    New framework from Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities aims to help firms use data for innovation while complying with regional privacy laws.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Finalises New Public Disclosure Rules for Insurers

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    Rules mandate annual disclosure of audited financials and detailed risk-based capital data, applying to local, foreign and run-off insurers from 2026.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Launches Global RWA Registry to Standardise Tokenisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2025

    The new platform aims to create a framework for tokenising real-world assets, part of a broader push to regulate the city's virtual asset sector.

    Market Infrastructure

    Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

    By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

    Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

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