HONG KONG

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong’s AI-Powered Contact Centre Shows Promise

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

    Hong Kong official Sun Dong said the 1823 Contact Centre’s increased use of AI has boosted efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong FSDC Partners TheCityUK on Financial Sector Collaboration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

    The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between FSDC and TheCityUK on transition finance, digital assets and capacity building.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Proposes Measures to Prevent Use of Misleading Business Names

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

    SFC proposes to expand the list of restricted words and phrases that cannot be used by unlicensed firms in their business names.

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    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Court Jails Four in Taiping Life Commission Scam

    By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2025

    HKD 4.6 million in commission and bonuses were paid out despite policyholders never signing application forms or paying premiums.

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    Market Infrastructure

    New Reforms to Open Shenzhen’s Doors to HK-Listed Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025

    Hong Kong listed companies that are registered in the GBA  will be able to also pursue listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA’s Trade Reporting Rewrite: An Opportunity to Modernise

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

    As Hong Kong’s new OTC derivatives reporting rules loom, DTCC is urging market participants to quickly start testing.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEHK Bans Non-Standard Networking Practices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025

    Prohibited activities include packet splitting and deliberate transmission of corrupt network packets, among others.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2025

    Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.

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    Market Infrastructure

    LCH, CMU Omniclear Sign MoU on Post-Trade Collaboration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

    LCH and CMU OmniClear team up to expand CNH clearing services, boosting efficiency and access for global investors.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong SFC Flags Deficiencies in Client Asset Protection

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

    The SFC emphasised the need for stronger due diligence on third-party custodians and stronger internal audit functions to identify control gaps.

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