HONG KONG

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.

Market Infrastructure

UPDATED: Bond Connect Expands to Non-Banks, Repo Rules Eased

By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes launching on 25 August.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

Enforcement

Hong Kong PCPD Censures Insurer, Airline in Data Breach Crackdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

The PCPD has detailed multiple data security failures, urging firms to embed data protection into their corporate culture.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Exchanges to Double Price Limits for 'ST' Stocks

By Editors | 06/07/2025

The move aims to improve price discovery for risk-alerted companies and accelerate market-based delisting mechanisms.

AML / KYC

SFC Fines Arta Global Futures and Suspends Ex-Directors for AML Breaches

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The SFC has penalised Arta Global Futures and suspended two former senior executives over systemic AML and trading surveillance failures.

AML / KYC

How Hong Kong is Tackling the Money Mule Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

Industry experts discussed the growing sophistication of money mule networks and the complexities of detecting and offboarding suspicious accounts.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.