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Market Infrastructure
China, Hong Kong Expand Bond Connect to Non-Banks, Ease Repo Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025
Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes expected by end-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.
AML / KYC
HKMA Offers Favourable Liquidity Treatment for ‘Money Safe’ Deposits
By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2025
HKMA will allow deposits locked in the new anti-scam feature to be treated as more stable for liquidity calculations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Unveils Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets Development
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025
The latest policy statement on digital assets development introduces the so-called "LEAP" framework and builds on the 2022 policy.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA, AIIB Agree to Support Emerging Asia Venture Capital
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025
HKMA and AIIB will collaborate to invest in a portfolio of VC funds that prioritise green technology across emerging markets in Asia.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong to Set High Bar for Stablecoin Licences
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025
HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said only a “handful” of licences will likely be granted, reflecting the regulator’s “cautious approach” and the need for user protection.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Examining Potential for Yuan-Backed Stablecoin
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025
Christopher Hui said risks must be studied, taking into consideration the Mainland’s monetary policy direction and yuan internationalisation roadmap.
Fintech / Regtech
Mainland China and Hong Kong Launch Fast Payments Link
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2025
HKMA and PBOC launched “Payment Connect”, streamlining cross-boundary payments and remittances between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Consults on New Return Templates for Reporting Cryptoassets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2025
HKMA said the revised return templates will help guide system developments of banks as they prepare to implement the BCBS standard.
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