HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Completes DLT Tests Under HKMA's e-HKD Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

HSBC has completed experiments on DLT interoperability and privacy tech, as a survey shows strong public demand for transaction privacy.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Calls for Enhanced NBFI Monitoring to Counter Stability Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

HKMA’s Darryl Chan has called for agile regulation and international cooperation to manage threats from global fragmentation, innovation, and market volatility.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Gazettes Rules to Implement Basel Crypto Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

New rules will implement the Basel crypto standard, setting strict capital, disclosure, and exposure limits for banks' holdings from January 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches Physical Climate Risk Assessment Platform For Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

The HKMA has launched an enhanced version of its physical climate risk assessment tool, urging all financial institutions to adopt it.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Launches 3rd Iteration of Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

The “Charter 3.0” establishes a collaborative framework for combatting financial frauds and scams that also includes tech firms and telecos.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.

Market Infrastructure

UPDATED: Bond Connect Expands to Non-Banks, Repo Rules Eased

By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes launching on 25 August.

AML / KYC

How Hong Kong is Tackling the Money Mule Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

Industry experts discussed the growing sophistication of money mule networks and the complexities of detecting and offboarding suspicious accounts.

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.