Hong Kong

    Manulife Becomes First Insurer to Redomicile Using New Hong Kong Law

    By Editors | 15/12/2025

    The insurer has completed its move from Bermuda, becoming the first to use a new law simplifying corporate re-domiciliation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKEX Targets Annual Report Disclosures, Launches AI Tool

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    HKEX’s review highlights gaps in management discussion and climate-risk reporting, and launches an AI tool to boost compliance.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Consults on Valuation Framework for Bank Resolutions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    The HKMA seeks industry feedback on a proposed code of practice for valuing failing banks before, during, and after resolution.

    Sanctions

    US Busts Network Smuggling AI Chips to China, Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    The case exposes significant illicit finance and export control compliance risks for firms with exposure to China and Hong Kong supply chains.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Regulators Fines EFG Bank for Control Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    The SFC has cited EFG Bank for multi-year breaches in product due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting related to hundreds of bond products.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Launches Tech 100 Index, Paving Way for Mainland ETF Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    All constituent companies are eligible for Southbound trading through the Stock Connect programme, ensuring accessibility to resulting ETF products for mainland investors.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Consults on Crypto Tax Reporting Framework, Stricter FI Penalties

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The plan includes mandatory registration for crypto service providers and financial institutions, with automatic data exchange scheduled to begin in 2028.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC, HKEX Direct Investment Banks to Ensure Quality of IPO Applications

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The SFC and HKEX have reportedly told investment banks to maintain standards as a surge in IPOs raises concerns about overstretched resources.

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