Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Capital Adequacy

    OMFIF Report: Flawed Basel Rules Hinder Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    A global working group calls on regulators to abandon prescriptive architectural rules for blockchain and instead adopt a 'function over form' approach.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong, Shenzhen Launch Action Plan to Build Global Fintech Hub

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The plan details cross-border regulatory co-operation, data validation platforms, and new funding channels to deepen financial integration by 2027.

    Credit Risk

    HKMA Intensifies Scrutiny of Bank Property Lending – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The HKMA is increasing calls to lenders and questioning decisions on distressed loans and collateral valuations.

    Sustainable Finance

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Resolution & Recovery

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Tokenisation

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    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.

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