Hong Kong Monetary Authority

KYC & CDD

China’s Capital Crackdown Puts Hong Kong and Singapore FIs on Alert

By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2026

New rules targeting unapproved outflows are forcing banks and insurers to tighten compliance and reassess mainland strategies.

Operational Risk

HKMA Finalises Rules for New Consumer Credit Data-Sharing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

The HKMA has finalised rules for its new credit data-sharing model, requiring banks to use multiple credit reference agencies and conduct annual switch-over drills to ensure operational resilience.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong, Indonesia and China Ink Local Currency Settlement Deal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

A new framework will allow direct settlement in offshore yuan and rupiah for trade and investment between Hong Kong and Indonesia.

Tokenisation

HKMC Issues World's Largest Digital Bond at HKD 12 Billion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The HKMC has set a new global benchmark with its triple-tranche digital bond, leveraging the CMU’s DLT platform.

Tokenisation

HKMA Promotes Tokenisation to Boost Corporate Treasury Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2026

The HKMA is encouraging corporate treasurers to adopt tokenisation, aligning with a new government plan to develop corporate treasury centres.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong Regulator Directs Insurers to Adopt New Rules on Commission

By Editors | 11/06/2026

The directive reinforces new HKMA rules on bancassurance commissions, creating a comprehensive framework to align intermediary and policyholder interests.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Unveils Action Plan to Boost Corporate Treasury Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2026

Hong Kong has announced a ‘4T’ action plan, featuring a significant tax revamp, to attract more multinational corporate treasury centres to the city.

Market Risk

HKMA Proposes Expanding Comparable Jurisdictions for Margin Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2026

The proposal would align the list of deemed comparable jurisdictions with Basel Committee members, impacting substituted compliance for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The proposed legislation will introduce a holding company supervision regime, strengthen enforcement powers, and simplify the city’s three-tier banking system.