Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Hong Kong Task Force Charts Course to Aid Mainland Firms' Expansion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

A high-level steering committee including the HKMA and HKEX has met for the first time to discuss strategy for the new one-stop support platform.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Lawmakers Eye Stablecoins Pegged to Offshore Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

A new LegCo special report has signalled intent by Hong Kong to seek Mainland China’s support for offshore CNY stablecoins.

AML / KYC

HK Police Bust Syndicate Using AI to Trick Banks' Remote KYC Checks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The HKPF says the syndicate used AI-altered identity documents to successfully open accounts remotely, prompting calls for banks to integrate with government digital ID systems.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong to "Regularise" Mainland Credit Data Sharing Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The move aims to help banks assess the creditworthiness of mainland individuals and firms, while new guidance is being drafted for using alternative data.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.

Enforcement

HKMA Working to Expand its Disciplinary Toolkit - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

The proposal would grant the HKMA powers to fine and publicly reprimand banks, better aligning its authority with international standards.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Kicks Off Hackathon to Spur Data Sharing

By Editors | 03/10/2025

The HKMA and HKSTP have launched an event to foster bank-fintech collaboration on the new Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) framework.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Urges Banks to Support SME Green Transition

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2025

The HKMA has issued new guidance for banks, outlining tools to help smaller firms decarbonise as supply chain disclosure rules tighten.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Tenders for Advanced Threat Detection System

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2025

The HKMA is seeking a solution to monitor encrypted traffic and automate responses to sophisticated cyber threats, including APTs.