Hong Kong

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong AFRC to Assess Use of AI by Audit Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The AFRC will launch a consultation on an assurance framework and work to develop AI guidance for audit firms.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong's BEA to Test GenAI Compliance Tool in HKMA Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

BEA is partnering with tech firm CLPS to trial an AI and automation tool for compliance and risk management.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong and Shenzhen Sign Pact to Integrate Gold Markets, Deepen Fintech Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong and Shenzhen aims to create a regional gold ecosystem and will provide regulatory support for cross-border processing and trade.

Enforcement

Ex-SFC Official Faces New Charge in Market Manipulation Probe Leak

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

A former associate director of the SFC allegedly advised suspects on how to handle a market manipulation investigation, including destroying evidence.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Arrests 32 in $140m Loan Fraud Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

Thirteen frontline bank staff are among those arrested for a scheme that fraudulently sought government-backed loans for small businesses.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Secures First Jail Sentence for Finfluencer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

A financial influencer has been imprisoned for six weeks for providing unlicensed investment advice on a paid Telegram group.

Fintech / Regtech

G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.