Hong Kong

Hong Kong Rejects Calls to Allow MPF Use for Home Purchases

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

The government has dismissed proposals for housing loans and dedicated accounts, citing risks to retirement savings and the need for higher contributions.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Extends Onshore IRS Tenor to 30 Years via Swap Connect

By Editors | 01/07/2025

The change extends the maximum contract length from 10 years to 30 years, which will help to better meet the risk management needs of long-term investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Position Limits for Key Derivatives Set to Take Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025

The SFC says the increase in position limits will provide greater flexibility for market participants in their trading activities.

AML / KYC

HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025

HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Consults on Virtual Asset Rules for OTC Dealing and Custodians

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025

FSTB and SFC are consulting on virtual asset regulatory regimes for OTC trading services and custodian services.

AML / KYC

HKMA Offers Favourable Liquidity Treatment for ‘Money Safe’ Deposits

By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2025

HKMA will allow deposits locked in the new anti-scam feature to be treated as more stable for liquidity calculations.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Rules Out Bespoke Regime for Family Offices

By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2025

Hong Kong will rely on existing activity-based licensing and AML laws to police the sector, while enhancing tax breaks.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Involved in Share Sale Scams

By Editors | 28/06/2025

HK police have arrested eight individuals in connection with two phishing schemes targeting over 130 investors, resulting in HK$46 million in losses.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Unveils Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

The latest policy statement on digital assets development introduces the so-called "LEAP" framework and builds on the 2022 policy.