Hong Kong Monetary Authority

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.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Official Confirms Plan to Pursue T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

Specific proposals for T+1 settlement will be rolled out next year, while officials call for a careful assessment of the more complex 24-hour trading model.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Extends and Expands SME Loan Guarantee Scheme

By Editors | 19/09/2025

The government will also extend the principal moratorium arrangement by one year to provide further support for small and medium-sized enterprises.