Hong Kong

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Regulators Expand Pact on AI Data Governance and Privacy

    By Editors | 23/09/2025

    20 data protection authorities, including from the UK, EU and key APAC jurisdictions, have committed to a joint framework for privacy-protecting AI.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong to Exit Portugal Tax Haven Blacklist Next Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

    The move, effective from January 2026, will remove punitive tax rates and ease compliance burdens for Hong Kong investors and companies.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CSRC Directs Brokers to Pause RWA Tokenisation Work in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 23/09/2025

    The CSRC has informally asked brokerages to halt real-world asset tokenisation in Hong Kong, signalling macroprudential and policy-sequencing concerns.

    AML / KYC

    US Experts Urge Congress to Sanction Hong Kong Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

    Congressional roundtable hears calls to target Hong Kong's alleged role as a hub for sanctions evasion for China, Russia and Iran.

    HKMA, IA Mandate Labelling Requirement for Insurance Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

    The HKMA and IA are enforcing new naming rules from 2026 to stop consumers confusing insurance policies with bank deposits.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Faces 'Crucial' Gap in Retirement Income Products - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

    New HKIMR report finds a significant shortfall in products for retirees, despite high digital adoption, urging industry innovation and better financial education.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Proposes Investor ID for Derivatives Market by 2028

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2025

    The SFC is consulting on extending its real-name trading regime to futures and options, mirroring rules already in place for securities.

    Enforcement

    HKPF Deepens Anti-Scam Cooperation with Regional Partners

    By Editors | 22/09/2025

    Police chief met with counterparts from four key Asian nations to discuss closer collaboration on combating scams, as a major security forum pledges joint action on online fraud.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK Official Confirms Plan to Pursue T+1 Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

    Specific proposals for T+1 settlement will be rolled out next year, while officials call for a careful assessment of the more complex 24-hour trading model.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX's OTC Clear to Launch LPR Swaps Under Swap Connect

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

    OTC Clear is adding the 1-year Loan Prime Rate for Northbound swaps and extending NDIRS tenors, with new risk and reporting rules.

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