HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Urges Banks to Accelerate T+1 Settlement Preparations

    By Editors | 20/08/2025

    Banks are expected to assess how T+1 settlement may impact their business activities and operations, and allocate sufficient resources towards preparing for the move.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

    Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Warns of Looming AI and Green Finance Skill Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    A new joint report by the HKMA highlights critical skill shortages and calls on banks to prioritise collaborative upskilling to remain competitive.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HK Banks Can Manage Commercial Property Risks, HKMA Chief Affirms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    Eddie Yue highlighted banks' strong capital and profitability as buffers against rising loan defaults driven by the stressed CRE sector.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA, SFC Issue Warning Against Speculation Amid Stablecoin Hype

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The HKMA and SFC have cautioned investors against irrational decisions based on speculation over stablecoin licensing, stressing a high bar for approval.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

    Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.

    Market Infrastructure

    Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

    By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

    Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

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