Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC Clearing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The proposal aims to create a permanent, predictable schedule for mandatory clearing assessments, boosting efficiency and certainty for derivatives dealers.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Preparing to Enhance Incentives for Funds, Private Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

New bill will enhance tax breaks for funds, family offices and carried interest, expanding qualifying assets to include private credit.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong FSDC Outlines Strategy for Deeper Integration with Africa

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

A new report says Hong Kong's digital asset and green finance regulations can act as a "super-connector" for channelling Asian capital into African markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Sets Fraud Precedent in Landmark Naked Short-Selling Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

A court convicted four individuals of fraud, not just regulatory breaches, for a scheme that netted HKD 3.3 million.

AXA Completes Re-domiciliation of Regional Insurer to Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

AXA becomes the second major insurer to use Hong Kong's new re-domiciliation regime, aligning its legal base with its regional operations.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX and Brazil's B3 Forge Alliance on Carbon Markets, Sustainable Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

The exchange operators will explore potential equity cross-listings and the development of new carbon and ESG products across Asia and South America.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK SFC, UAE CMA Sign Pact on Cross-Border Digital Asset Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing and supervisory cooperation for digital asset firms operating in both jurisdictions.

AML / KYC

HKMA and PCPD to Launch Joint Bank Examinations to Combat Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

The HKMA and PCPD will conduct joint risk-based examinations of banks' anti-fraud and data security controls amid rising deception cases.