HONG KONG

    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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