Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ICBC, HSBC Joining Race for HK Stablecoin Licences - Report

    By Editors | 09/09/2025

    The banks have reportedly expressed interest to the HKMA, joining a crowded field vying for one of the first issuer licences.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Consults on Expanded Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

    The HKMA has launched “Phase 2A” of its sustainable finance taxonomy, adding transition criteria and adaptation objectives.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Strengthens Benchmark Submission Rules for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

    The HKMA has updated its HIBOR submission guidance, introducing stricter requirements for independent reviews and the assessment of internal control effectiveness.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong’s New AML Info-Sharing Law to Start in November

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2025

    The voluntary mechanism will allow banks and law enforcement to share account data via secure platforms to combat fraud and money laundering.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regime Attracts 77 Expressions of Interest

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The HKMA has received expressions of interest from banks, tech firms, securities firms and asset managers, among others.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

    HKMA Proposes to Overhaul Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing

    By | 30/08/2025

    The proposed update incorporates lessons from recent global crises, adding focus on liquidity risk, climate change, cryptoassets, and board accountability.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Adds 'Deepfake' Guidance to E-Banking Security Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

    The HKMA has expanded its e-banking security framework, adding a new component to tackle deepfake risks and detailing specific verification and customer education practices.

    Enforcement

    SFC Fines HSBC HKD 4.2m for Research Disclosure Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2025

    The SFC cited years of systemic data and control deficiencies that led to thousands of incorrect disclosures in investment research reports.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong to Create Mainland Data Flow Mechanism in AI Push

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2025

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan has announced plans for secure cross-border data transfer as HKIC launches new AI talent initiatives.

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