Hong Kong

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Risk Controls for Trading Activities

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2026

    The HKMA is urging banks to adopt advanced surveillance technology and preventative controls, including pre-trade hard blocks and real-time monitoring.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKU Green Paper Calls for Digital Revamp of Trade, Green Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    HKU Business School report outlines policy recommendations on digital trade finance, tokenisation, Web 3.0 regulation and AI.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Expands Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

    Authorities will create a second team within a multi-agency unit to enhance the detection and punishment of market abuse.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand Dismantles Scam Ring Using Hong Kong ATMs for Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

    Authorities arrested 10 individuals who used couriers and Thai bank cards to withdraw millions in scam proceeds from Hong Kong ATMs.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IESBA Kicks Off Global Dialogue on Firm Culture with Asia Outreach

    By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

    The ethics board has launched its "Viewpoints" to stimulate a six-month global consultation on a future framework for accounting firms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Proceed with Second Phase of Spread Reduction

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

    The move will halve the minimum tick size for certain stocks from mid-2026, following a positive review of Phase 1.

    Hong Kong Forms Expert Panel to Support Global Expansion by Mainland Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

    New 13-member committee to advise on promoting the city's legal and financial services for Chinese enterprises going overseas.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong: New Reporting Rules for Northbound Programme Trading Take Effect

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

    New guidelines detail reporting thresholds, content requirements, and obligations for investors and brokers engaging in automated trading via Stock Connect.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Details Tougher Liquidity Risk Practices for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

    The HKMA has told banks to model faster deposit runs, ensure collateral usability, and bolster 24/7 monitoring, drawing lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Issues Sweeping New Cloud Adoption Guide for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

    HKMA details enhanced principles for banks on governance, security, resilience, and exit strategies amid rising use of cloud.

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