Hong Kong

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA, SFC Warn of Illegal Offerings by Crypto Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2023

The HKMA warned about crypto firms labelling themselves as banks. The SFC warned about a crypto firm called JPEX which falsely claims to be licensed.

Fintech / Regtech

SFC to Commence Review of Industry Cybersecurity Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2023

Commencing this month, the review will entail a survey of licensed corporations as well as meetings and on-site inspections with selected firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA, Central Banks to Beta Test CBDC Interoperability Solution

By Editors | 14/09/2023

New use cases for the solution, developed by Swift, are also being tested in a new sandbox environment by the RBA, BOT, CLS and other institutions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Innovation Hub Unveils Findings from CBDC Project “Sela”

By Editors | 13/09/2023

The collaboration with HKMA and Bank of Israel demonstrated that retail CBDC can support access, cyber security and competition, while retaining cash features.

Enforcement

SFC Revokes Fund Manager Licence, Suspends Manager-In-Charge

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2023

Axial Capital Management failed to maintain its required liquid capital for 19 straight months and to make various filings on time.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA, PBOC Enter Next Phase of e-CNY Technical Testing

By Editors | 11/09/2023

Hong Kong is expanding its technical testing to include more banks and testing the digital yuan wallet’s top-up function through FPS.

Sanctions

HSBC to Halt Russia, Belarus Payments for Corporate Clients – Reports

By Editors | 11/09/2023

HSBC reportedly told customers that the sanctions and trade restrictions imposed on Russia and Belarus have made it “increasingly challenging” to operate.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Approves City’s First Real Estate STO

By Editors | 11/09/2023

Tykhe Capital Group will launch “Prince Token”, available only to professional investors. Subject to regulatory approval, the token will list on HKbitEX.

HKMA Sets Out Talent Management Expectations for Banks

By Editors | 08/09/2023

The latest HKMA circular provides guidance to help banks assess, maintain, and enhance the competence levels of their workforce and address talent shortages.