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ESG / Sustainability
HKMA, DFSA Urge Policy Support to Scale Sustainable Debt in Emerging Markets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/11/2025
A joint report finds significant growth potential but calls for government action to overcome labelling costs and diversify the market.

Securities / Derivatives
HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform
By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025
The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

Market Infrastructure
FSB Spotlights Bank Resolution Tools, Cross-border Hurdles for APAC
By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025
New paper outlines practices for using 'transfer tools' in bank failures, citing a Malaysian case study and ongoing cross-border challenges.

Hong Kong Reappoints SFC Chief Executive Julia Leung to 2027
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025
The reappointment of Julia Leung aims to provide leadership continuity as the SFC advances market reforms, deepens ties with mainland China, and plans for succession.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Launches Live Pilot for Tokenised Deposits, Digital Assets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025
HKMA's new EnsembleTX project will test real-value settlement with major banks and asset managers, outlining a path to central bank money.

Securities / Derivatives
SFC Eases Client Interaction Rules for GBA Wealth Connect Scheme
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025
The SFC has unveiled enhancements allowing one-off client consent and remote product discussions to improve the cross-boundary investment programme.

Securities / Derivatives
Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits
By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025
A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings
By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025
Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets
HK Raises Record HK$10b in Third "Digitally Native" Bond Offering
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025
The government has priced its third DLT-supported green bond, raising the equivalent of USD 1.3 billion across four currencies.

Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong's BEA to Test GenAI Compliance Tool in HKMA Sandbox
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025
BEA is partnering with tech firm CLPS to trial an AI and automation tool for compliance and risk management.
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