Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Climate Risk

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

The HKMA has shared guidance for authorised institutions on integrating climate-related risks into their internal capital adequacy assessment processes and planning.

Stablecoins

HKMA Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, StanChart-led JV

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The HKMA has issued its first two stablecoin licences under a new ordinance, setting a high bar for future applicants.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Quietly Positions Itself as Stablecoin Hub for China

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 09/04/2026

With licenses imminent, the city is betting it can lead in digital assets without sacrificing financial stability.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Needs Clearer AI Rules to Maintain Global Lead - FTAHK

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

A new paper by FTAHK finds Hong Kong leads in AI adoption but needs clearer regulations, better data access, and more talent to secure its advantage.

Cloud & Infrastructure

HKMA Details Multi-Year Overhaul of Bank Data Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

The HKMA has launched GDR 3.0, a multi-year plan to replace template-based returns with granular, on-demand data submissions.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Misses March Deadline for Stablecoin Licences

By Editors | 02/04/2026

Senior Hong Kong officials have been saying the first stablecoin licences would be issued within March.

Operational Risk

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

Emerging Prudential Risks

HKMA Financial Stability Report Flags Risks From Global Tensions, AI Boom

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

Hong Kong’s banking sector remains resilient but faces risks from global uncertainties and the AI boom, the HKMA says.

Liquidity Risk

HKMA Flags Gaps in Bank Liquidity Planning for Resolution

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

HKMA has urged institutions to upgrade liquidity models, citing weaknesses exposed in recent industry-wide stress tests.