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HONG KONG
Hong Kong Rejects Calls to Allow MPF Use for Home Purchases
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025
The government has dismissed proposals for housing loans and dedicated accounts, citing risks to retirement savings and the need for higher contributions.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Extends Onshore IRS Tenor to 30 Years via Swap Connect
By Editors | 01/07/2025
The change extends the maximum contract length from 10 years to 30 years, which will help to better meet the risk management needs of long-term investors.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong: New Position Limits for Key Derivatives Set to Take Effect
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025
The SFC says the increase in position limits will provide greater flexibility for market participants in their trading activities.
AML / KYC
HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025
HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Consults on Virtual Asset Dealers and Custodians Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025
FSTB and SFC are consulting on regulatory regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians as a build-up to existing frameworks and policy statements.
AML / KYC
HKMA Offers Favourable Liquidity Treatment for ‘Money Safe’ Deposits
By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2025
HKMA will allow deposits locked in the new anti-scam feature to be treated as more stable for liquidity calculations.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Rules Out Bespoke Regime for Family Offices
By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2025
Hong Kong will rely on existing activity-based licensing and AML laws to police the sector, while enhancing tax breaks.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Involved in Share Sale Scams
By Editors | 28/06/2025
HK police have arrested eight individuals in connection with two phishing schemes targeting over 130 investors, resulting in HK$46 million in losses.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Unveils Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets Development
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025
The latest policy statement on digital assets development introduces the so-called "LEAP" framework and builds on the 2022 policy.
Enforcement
ICAC Charges Ex-HSBC Bankers with Bribery
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025
The ICAC has charged former HSBC bank employees and intermediaries with bribery linked to opening accounts.
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