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Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Warns of Systemic Risk from Tech Provider Dependency
By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025
Indirect dependency, where a firm's direct supplier relies on another tech provider, could be a significant and often overlooked channel for the transmission of operational risks.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC, HKMA to Probe Sales of Complex Debt Securities
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025
The SFC and HKMA will launch a joint review of intermediaries' due diligence and disclosure practices, focusing on perpetual and other complex bonds.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Launches Upgraded RMB Facility to Boost Offshore Yuan Market
By Editors | 29/09/2025
The new RMB Business Facility will replace an existing scheme, offering cheaper funding and longer tenors to support corporate use of the yuan.
AML / KYC
HKMA Consults Banks on Framework for Sharing Scam Losses
By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025
The proposed framework aims to guide how liability is shared when customers are tricked into authorising payments to fraudsters amid a rise in such cases.
Securities / Derivatives
China Opens Onshore Repo Market and Boosts Swap Connect
By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2025
Regulators will allow all foreign bond investors to access the onshore repo market under a title-transfer model and more than double the Swap Connect quota.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Unveils Roadmap to Bolster Global FIC Hub Status
By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025
Regulators outlined a 10-point plan including new trading platforms, CGB futures, and a focus on tokenisation to deepen liquidity and expand the offshore RMB market.
Fintech / Regtech
GBA Fintech Talent Programme Expands to Shenzhen
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025
A fintech talent initiative backed by the HKMA will now include Shenzhen students and focus on AI skills.
Fintech / Regtech
HSBC Launches SME Multi-Bank View Under HKMA Open Banking Initiative
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025
HSBC’s new feature, part of the HKMA's interbank account data sharing “IADS” initiative, allows businesses to see accounts from multiple banks on one platform
Fintech / Regtech
HSBC Expands Tokenised Deposit Service To New Markets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025
HSBC says the DLT-based service has expanded to new markets, offering corporate clients 24/7 settlement and a regulated alternative to stablecoins for treasury management.
HKMA, IA Mandate Labelling Requirement for Insurance Products
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025
The HKMA and IA are enforcing new naming rules from 2026 to stop consumers confusing insurance policies with bank deposits.
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