Hong Kong

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

    Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APAC Regulators Issue Guide on Data Anonymisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

    New framework from Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities aims to help firms use data for innovation while complying with regional privacy laws.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Finalises New Public Disclosure Rules for Insurers

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    Rules mandate annual disclosure of audited financials and detailed risk-based capital data, applying to local, foreign and run-off insurers from 2026.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Launches Global RWA Registry to Standardise Tokenisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2025

    The new platform aims to create a framework for tokenising real-world assets, part of a broader push to regulate the city's virtual asset sector.

    Market Infrastructure

    Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

    By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

    Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Chinese Fintech to Launch Country's First Agricultural RWA Project

    By Editors | 07/08/2025

    CAC Fintech's strategic alliance with SFC-licensed Eddid Financial will focus on the tokenisation of agricultural assets, aligning with a mainland policy directives.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

    APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

    Trending

    Hong Kong Reportedly Pressuring Insurers to Repatriate Investment Roles

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

    Hong Kong's insurance regulator is reportedly pushing life insurers to reverse the migration of talent and capital to Singapore.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Addressing APAC’s Informal Crypto Market: P2P & OTC Trading

    By Jessica Chuah | 05/08/2025

    While informal P2P and OTC markets help to boost crypto adoption in Asia, they also fuel financial crime, writes Jessica Chuah.

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