Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Credit Risk

IMF Urges Hong Kong to Bolster Oversight of Property and NBFI Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2026

The report calls for sustained vigilance over CRE exposures, enhanced system-wide stress testing, and stronger climate risk integration for FIs.

Operational Risk

HKMA Directs Banks to 'Sustain and Uplift' Operational Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2026

The regulator has outlined its expectations for firms to treat operational resilience as ‘business as usual’ following a multi-year implementation phase.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Regulators Outline Progress on Digital Assets Initiatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2026

Regulators have detailed plans for a new virtual asset bill, a live stablecoin regime, and a next-generation digital asset platform.

Market Risk

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Market Risk Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/06/2026

The regulator has shared key observations from thematic reviews on how banks calculate market risk capital charges under the final Basel III framework.

Custody & Infrastructure

Standard Chartered Solidifies Digital Asset Custody Push in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2026

The bank has launched a service with SOLOWIN, is acquiring Zodia's custody arm, and has won a mandate from TP ICAP.

Custody & Infrastructure

HKMA Sets New Rules for Virtual Asset Financing and Custody

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2026

The regulator has issued new guidance permitting virtual asset financing and updating custody standards for banks and institutions.

KYC & CDD

Hong Kong Banks Tighten Rules on Mainland Client Accounts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2026

Lenders are requiring new declarations on fund origins and raising account opening thresholds following new directives from local regulators.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Finalises Rules for Retail Funds’ Crypto and Staking Activities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2026

The SFC has detailed requirements for authorised funds to invest in spot virtual assets and engage in staking, while clarifying the treatment of licensed stablecoins.

Climate Risk

NGFS Urges Action on Extreme Weather as Financial Risks Mount

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2026

New report highlights severe economic and financial stability risks in Asia-Pacific, urging regulators to improve data and supervision.