HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches 2025 Green Fintech Competition

By Editors | 12/05/2025

The focus will be on five themes, including climate risk modelling, carbon market analytics, and sustainable investing, among others.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Intervenes in Markets as IPO Interest Drives HKD Higher

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2025

If new IPOs in Hong Kong such as CATL perform well, capital inflows to the city will likely continue, and more intervention will be needed.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia, Hong Kong Eye Payment System Connectivity

By Editors | 06/05/2025

A proposed MoU between NBC and HKMA would focus on payment system connectivity and collaboration on foreign exchange and reserve management.

AML / KYC

HKMA is Intensifying its Crackdown on Scams, Laundering, Fraud

By Nathan Lynch | 02/05/2025

The HKMA is sharpening its focus on financial crime as scams and fraud complaints continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Forms New Panel to Advance Digital Trade Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

The new expert panel will formulate a roadmap for digitising cargo data so that it may be integrated into the CDI platform.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Opens Applications for Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

HKMA is also introducing the “GenAI Sandbox Collaboratory”, a platform comprising practical workshops to facilitate early engagements between banks and tech firms.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, HKMA Issue Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025

The documents provide clarifications and address concerns on the implementation of the updated OTC derivatives reporting requirements commencing in September.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Unveils Key Priorities, Green Ambitions for 2025 and Beyond

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025

The HKMA’s 2025 priorities include measures to safeguard the banking sector from financial crime, credit risk, cyber risk and climate risks.