Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Warns of Systemic Risk from Tech Provider Dependency

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

    Indirect dependency, where a firm's direct supplier relies on another tech provider, could be a significant and often overlooked channel for the transmission of operational risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC, HKMA to Probe Sales of Complex Debt Securities

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

    The SFC and HKMA will launch a joint review of intermediaries' due diligence and disclosure practices, focusing on perpetual and other complex bonds.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Launches Upgraded RMB Facility to Boost Offshore Yuan Market

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The new RMB Business Facility will replace an existing scheme, offering cheaper funding and longer tenors to support corporate use of the yuan.

    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.

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