Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Fintech / Regtech

PBOC to Establish Fintech Sandbox Links With Hong Kong, Macao

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The “network link-up” will provide a one-stop platform to facilitate cross-border fintech trials and strengthen supervisory cooperation.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Consult on Measures to Keep Market Open During Typhoons

By Editors | 09/11/2023

HKEX will commence a public consultation within this month on a proposed model for operating the stock market under severe weather.

Capital / Liquidity

Finance Leaders Highlight Risks, Opportunities at Key Hong Kong Summit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023

Chinese vice premier He Lifeng pledged continued support for Hong Kong. CSRC vice chairman Wang Jianjun discussed efforts to further expand Stock Connect.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Investor Protection is Key to Singapore, Hong Kong Crypto Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/11/2023

As Singapore and Hong Kong regulators navigate the fast-changing digital assets landscape, investor protection takes centerstage.

ESG / Sustainability

Will Greenwashing Risks Be the Downfall of Hong Kong’s ESG Dream?

By Shannon Tong | 07/11/2023

Defending against greenwashing claims will be significantly easier with the support of proper data and documentation, say Shannon Tong and Irene Siu.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation Steers Paradigm Shift in Finance: BIS Innovation Hub

By Georgina Lee | 03/11/2023

The next paradigm shift for financial assets is tokenisation, BIS Innovation Hub head Cecilia Skingsley said at Hong Kong Fintech Week.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Collaborating with BOT, PBOC on Payments Initiatives

By Georgina Lee | 02/11/2023

Hong Kong will link FPS with PromptPay and connect the city’s payment infrastructure to e-CNY, officials said a Hong Kong Fintech Week.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Announces New Fintech Development Initiatives

By Editors | 02/11/2023

The initiatives include a new platform to facilitate retail fund distribution and enhancements to the regulatory framework for virtual assets.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA to Launch Bank Account Data Sharing Pilot by Year-End

By Editors | 01/11/2023

The first phase of the IADS initiative will be for corporate customers. The HKMA hopes to progressively extend it to retail bank accounts from June 2024 onwards.