HONG KONG

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Set to Enhance Settlement Arrangement for Multi-Counter Securities

By Editors | 02/06/2025

HKEX is enhancing settlement for multi-currency securities from 30 June 2025, streamlining processes and boosting trading scalability.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Partners with University on Cybersecurity Innovation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2025

HKMA and the HKUST Business School will jointly explore innovative suptech and regtech solutions, leveraging “cutting-edge” technologies such as the latest LLMs.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Passes Bill to Implement Global Minimum Tax

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The new legislation will ensure that large multinational enterprises pay a minimum tax rate of 15% in Hong Kong from 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong MPFA Includes PE Funds as Permissible Investments

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The move is expected to encourage private equity funds to raise capital in Hong Kong and expand the city’s role as a hub for alternative investments.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Updated FX Global Code

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Banks are directed to review their practices in light of the updated FX Global Code and renew their commitment to the code by January 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Further Expand List of Recognised Stock Exchanges

By Editors | 30/05/2025

CEO Bonnie Chan said HKEX is continuing efforts to expand the list of recognised stock exchanges so more international companies can pursue secondary listings in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Lists First ETF Tracking Saudi Government Debt

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulators from the two markets have agreed to enhance collaboration and continue work to facilitate more cross-border investment initiatives.

Hong Kong Unveils Measures to Enhance Financial Services for Elderly

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025

The measures include strengthening financial planning education, anti-scam education initiatives, and making banking services more elderly-friendly.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for “Patient Capital”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025

Hong Kong will attract patient capital by enhancing its regulatory framework, offering targeted incentives and strengthening its position as a risk management centre.