Hong Kong

AML / KYC

Hong Kong to Raise Licensing Fees for Money Service Operators

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

The government plans to increase licensing fees for money service operators by up to 15 percent, with implementation set for May 2026.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in March

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

Eddie Yue said the HKMA plans to grant a "very small number" of stablecoin issuer licences under its new regulatory regime.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Law Reform Commission Eyes Update to Cybercrime Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

Report recommends five new cyber-dependent offences, expanded jurisdiction, and a formal accreditation regime for cybersecurity practitioners.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong to Align First Five-Year Plan with Mainland China Blueprint

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

Hong Kong will create its first five-year development framework, personally led by its chief executive, to synchronise with Mainland China's national strategy.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Official Outlines Planned Reforms to Boost REIT Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

The SFC is streamlining listing rules, planning a new M&A framework, and prioritising REIT Connect to enhance market competitiveness and liquidity.

Trending

SFC Tightens IPO Sponsor Rules, Warns of Inspections

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

The regualtor has introduced new workload limits and reporting rules for banks amid a boom in listings.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong AoF, Tsinghua University Sign Pact on Fintech, Policy Research

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

The agreement aims to deepen collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland China on financial leadership, fintech, and policy research.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Orders HSBC to Probe Root Cause of Hours-Long Outage

By Editors | 02/02/2026

Hong Kong's largest bank suffered a multi-hour system failure, prompting the HKMA to demand an investigation.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Unveils 2026-28 Plan to Cement Sustainable Finance Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

New priorities focus on strengthening disclosure, scaling transition finance, and developing adaptation finance capabilities to support Asia's low-carbon transition.