HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear Joins HKMA’s Tokenisation Initiative, Project Ensemble

By Editors | 09/04/2025

Euroclear is joining as an Architecture Community member. HKMA also welcomed six new firms to the Ensemble Sandbox.

AML / KYC

HK Police Calls on FIs to “Embrace” Innovation in Fight Against Financial Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2025

“Today’s threats demand tomorrow’s solutions,” said HKPF Director of Crime & Security Keith Yip, speaking at a joint HKMA-GCFFC event.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues First Ever Sovereign Green Bond in London

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2025

The issuance is being called a “milestone” and “landmark event”, with total subscriptions hitting around 6.9 times the issuance value.

AML / KYC

HKMA Seeking “System Reset” to Enhance Response to Financial Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2025

HKMA to work with banks on AI adoption action plans, develop a payment data analytics solution, and support greater information sharing.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Facilitate Financial Crime Info-Sharing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025

The bill proposes to introduce a voluntary mechanism for AIs to share information through secure HKMA-designated platforms.

HKMA Launches New Banking Regulatory Document Repository

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025

The new portals are designed to facilitate the dissemination of regulatory documents to the public and to AIs.

AML / KYC

HKMA Ask Banks to Heed SFC Guidance on IPO Financing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2025

Banks are directed to comply with new SFC guidance on IPO financing, particularly the investor identification requirement under FINI.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Approves Launch of “World’s First” Tokenised Money Market ETF

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2025

HashKey and Bosera said the new ETFs will provide investors an instrument that “balances traditional stability with the agility and flexibility of digital assets”.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Sets Testing Deadline for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2025

Regulated entities subject to the new OTC derivatives reporting regime must complete the simulation test and submit a readiness declaration form by 12 September.