Hong Kong Monetary Authority

KYC & CDD

Hong Kong Regulators Mandate Stricter Controls on Client Onboarding

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

The SFC and HKMA have ordered firms to review client accounts and tighten controls following a probe into onboarding deficiencies.

AI Risk & Governance

StanChart Faces Regulator Scrutiny in Asia Over CEO’s AI Job Cut Remarks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

Regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore have questioned Standard Chartered over its CEO’s comments on replacing staff with artificial intelligence.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Can Leapfrog Europe in Fixed Income Market Design

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

As Hong Kong develops its FIC roadmap, it has a unique opportunity to learn from Europe’s past struggles and build a bond market framework that is fit for the future.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Details Four-Pronged Strategy to Bolster Offshore Yuan Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/05/2026

Hong Kong has detailed a comprehensive strategy to enhance yuan liquidity, product diversity, and financial infrastructure, while expanding outreach to emerging markets.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Euroclear Plans to Accept Onshore Chinese Bonds as Collateral

By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2026

The proposal would allow bonds traded via Hong Kong’s Bond Connect to be used in settlements, boosting Beijing’s renminbi internationalisation drive.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Issues Guide for Tech Sector Transition Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

Regulators have released a practical guide to help financial firms assess and fund the climate transition of the technology sector.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF Urges Hong Kong to Bolster Fiscal Buffers and Financial Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2026

IMF Article IV mission endorsed the city’s near-term fiscal stance but called for medium-term revenue reforms and continued vigilance over property and corporate exposures.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong Set to Launch Cross-Sector Misconduct Reference Checks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

A new mandatory reference checking scheme between the banking and insurance sectors will launch in July to prevent individuals with misconduct histories from moving between firms.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Launches Digital Platform for Senior Management Approvals

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The new platform will streamline the appointment process for senior bank roles, with paper-based submissions to be discontinued from 1 October 2026.