Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX’s OTC Clear Details 2026 Risk and System Upgrades

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The clearing house will introduce new margin estimation tools, an optional client margin buffer, and an enhanced HKD settlement workflow.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Suspends eKYC for Pension Platform After Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Authorities have suspended the digital verification process and launched a multi-agency review after scammers used forged IDs to steal funds via the new eMPF Platform.

Fintech / Regtech

StanChart Launches Tokenised Deposits Under HK, Singapore Initiatives

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

The solution for multi-currency, 24/7 liquidity management was launched under the HKMA's Project Ensemble and MAS's Project Guardian initiatives.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Proposes Board Lot Overhaul to Boost Liquidity, Lower Entry Costs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

Consultation proposes standardising board lot units, halving the minimum value, and introducing a new cap to improve market efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Finalises Public Float Rules, Offering Flexibility with Stricter Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

New rules give issuers an alternative HKD 1 billion market value threshold but introduce tougher reporting and a delisting clock.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX CEO Outlines Planned Reforms for Asia Connectivity Push

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

Bonnie Chan details plans for new products, technology upgrades, and a review of the listing framework to bolster Hong Kong's role.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Consult on Lot Size Reform, Cautious on 24-Hour Trading

By Editors | 17/12/2025

HKEX plans to simplify its complex lot size system while weighing the significant operational challenges of extending trading hours

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong: New eMPF System to Achieve Fee Reduction Target Ahead of Schedule

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

The new centralised digital platform is now expected to hit its primary administration fee reduction target in five years, not ten.

Fintech / Regtech

FTAHK Forms Digital Asset Group to Tackle Financial Crime

By Editors | 17/12/2025

New forum aims to promote responsible integration between traditional finance and virtual asset firms through cross-sector collaboration on risk.