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Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Banks to Introduce Targeted SME Support Measures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2025
HKMA says banks will introduce targeted SME support for various industries and sectors affected by global trade tensions.
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.
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