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Fintech / Regtech
HKMA to Expand Use of Granular Risk Data from Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025
Carmen Chu announced the results of HKMA's "Fintech Maturity Stock-take" exercise and plans to consult the industry on the development of a new data strategy.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong and Macao Ink MOU to Bolster GBA Data Flows
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025
Hong Kong’s PCPD and Macao’s PDPB will deepen collaboration on personal data protection, facilitate cross-boundary information exchange, and support the region's digital economy.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong SFC Eases Rules for Visiting Financial Professionals
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025
The SFC has extended the permissible activity period for licensed itinerant professionals from 30 to 45 days each calendar year to attract overseas talent.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Coins.ph, HashKey Launch Philippines-Hong Kong Crypto Corridor
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025
This will enable faster, more secure, and compliant movement of funds for individuals and institutions across the two markets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
CMB International Securities Gets Hong Kong Virtual Asset Licence
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025
CMB International Securities says it is the first Chinese bank-affiliated broker to gain approval for virtual asset trading in Hong Kong.
Fintech / Regtech
HSBC Completes DLT Tests Under HKMA's e-HKD Project
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025
HSBC has completed experiments on DLT interoperability and privacy tech, as a survey shows strong public demand for transaction privacy.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Calls for Enhanced NBFI Monitoring to Counter Stability Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025
HKMA’s Darryl Chan has called for agile regulation and international cooperation to manage threats from global fragmentation, innovation, and market volatility.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Consults On Capital Rule Overhaul for OTC Derivatives Dealers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025
The SFC is consulting on Basel III-aligned rules, creating new categories for dealers and introducing the first capital treatments for virtual asset derivatives.
Market Infrastructure
APAC CCPs Watch for Market Shift as EMIR Hands Advantage to Eurex
By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/07/2025
Forcing clearing into Europe could have farther-reaching implications than intended, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Gazettes Rules to Implement Basel Crypto Standard
By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025
New rules will implement the Basel crypto standard, setting strict capital, disclosure, and exposure limits for banks' holdings from January 2026.
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