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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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong’s New Stablecoin Law to Commence Operation on 1 August
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025
The stablecoin ordinance passed in May will take effect on 1 August, subject to negative vetting of the legislative notice.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Passes Bill to Facilitate Financial Crime Info-Sharing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2025
The new law will enable banks to share personal account information for the purposes of detecting and preventing financial crime.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Partners with University on Cybersecurity Innovation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2025
HKMA and the HKUST Business School will jointly explore innovative suptech and regtech solutions, leveraging “cutting-edge” technologies such as the latest LLMs.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Updated FX Global Code
By Editors | 30/05/2025
Banks are directed to review their practices in light of the updated FX Global Code and renew their commitment to the code by January 2026.
Hong Kong Unveils Measures to Enhance Financial Services for Elderly
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025
The measures include strengthening financial planning education, anti-scam education initiatives, and making banking services more elderly-friendly.
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.
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