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Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for “Patient Capital”
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025
Hong Kong will attract patient capital by enhancing its regulatory framework, offering targeted incentives and strengthening its position as a risk management centre.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Auditor Suspended, Fined for Breaching Independence Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025
The auditor, who previously held senior positions at the SFC and HKMA, is suspended for 18 months and required to pay HKD 500,000 in penalties.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HSBC Launches Novel Tokenised Deposit Service
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025
HSBC’s blockchain-based liquidity solution for Hong Kong institutional clients marks the first live pilot initiative supported by HKMA’s supervisory incubator for DLT.
AML / KYC
HKMA Issues Two Consultations on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025
The first consultation proposes regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers seeking authorisation. The second proposes AML/CFT requirements.
Market Infrastructure
HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early
By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025
The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Opens Applications Under New Re-domiciliation Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2025
AXA has become the first company to announced plans to use the new regime to re-domicile from Bermuda to Hong Kong.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Links Commercial Data Interchange to Land Registry
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025
The linkage allows banks to search land and ownership information for property valuation, mortgage and loan assessments.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Legislative Council Passes Stablecoin Ordinance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2025
The ordinance, set to take effect later this year, will require issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins to be licensed by HKMA to be offered in Hong Kong.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Partners with Transport Bureau to Boost Trade Finance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2025
Banks will gain access to real-time cargo status data, enabling them to assess clients’ operational performance more effectively.
Market Infrastructure
Regulators Announce More Swap Connect Enhancements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025
The tenor of IRS contracts will be extended to 30 years and the product scope of Swap Connect will be expanded.
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