HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

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    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA, AIIB Agree to Support Emerging Asia Venture Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

    HKMA and AIIB will collaborate to invest in a portfolio of VC funds that prioritise green technology across emerging markets in Asia.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong to Set High Bar for Issuing Stablecoin Licences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

    HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said only a “handful” of licences will likely be granted, reflecting the regulator’s “cautious approach” and the need for user protection.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Examining Potential for Yuan-Backed Stablecoin

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

    Christopher Hui said risks must be studied, taking into consideration the Mainland’s monetary policy direction and yuan internationalisation roadmap.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Mainland China and Hong Kong Launch Fast Payments Link

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2025

    HKMA and PBOC launched “Payment Connect”, streamlining cross-boundary payments and remittances between Hong Kong and Mainland China.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA Consults on New Return Templates for Reporting Cryptoassets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2025

    HKMA said the revised return templates will help guide system developments of banks as they prepare to implement the BCBS standard.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    The Path to Readiness for HKMA’s Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

    By Priya Kundamal | 16/06/2025

    HKMA’s new derivatives reporting rules require firms to prioritise testing and stakeholder engagement, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Ant International Eyes Stablecoin Licence in Hong Kong – Report

    By Editors | 14/06/2025

    Ant International seeking stablecoin licences in Hong Kong, Singapore and Luxembourg. Hangzhou-based Ant Digital also seeking HK licence.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA’s Trade Reporting Rewrite: An Opportunity to Modernise

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

    As Hong Kong’s new OTC derivatives reporting rules loom, DTCC is urging market participants to quickly start testing.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2025

    Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.

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    Market Infrastructure

    LCH, CMU Omniclear Sign MoU on Post-Trade Collaboration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

    LCH and CMU OmniClear team up to expand CNH clearing services, boosting efficiency and access for global investors.

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