Hong Kong

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches Competency Framework for Sustainable Finance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 31/07/2023

HKMA is seeking to establish standards for green finance roles in banks and to help practitioners gain knowledge.

AML / KYC

HKMA, SFC Offer New Guidance on Suitability Obligations

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2023

HKMA and SFC say intermediaries can tailor their point-of-sale procedures to the personal circumstances of sophisticated professional investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Ant Group Restructures Ahead of Possible Hong Kong IPO – Reports

By Editors | 30/07/2023

Ant Group is undergoing restructuring to distance non-core operations, paving the way for a Hong Kong IPO.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA to Collaborate With Saudi Central Bank on Market Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2023

The two central banks will also collaborate on financial infrastructure development, sustainable development and fintech.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA, SFC Set Out Expectations Under New Regime for Depositaries

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2023

Applications now being accepted under the new regulatory regime for depositaries of collective investment schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX, IDX Sign MoU to Explore Cross-Market Listings

By Editors | 26/07/2023

HKEX and IDX will look to collaborate on cross-border listings, joint product development and ESG initiatives.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HashKey Partners with Securities Firm to Offer Crypto Trading

By Editors | 25/07/2023

The partnership with Quam Securities and Longbridge Whale marks a “new chapter” for the adoption of virtual assets by brokers, HaskKey said.

Securities / Derivatives

Mainland Investors Cut Off from Using Northbound Stock Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2023

As of 25 July, exchange participants are not allowed to register new BCANs for clients who are Mainland investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Enhancements to Wealth Connect, Bond Connect Coming ‘Soon’

By Editors | 25/07/2023

Regulators to include more products in Wealth Connect and southbound Bond Connect, while allowing more investors to participate.