Hong Kong Monetary Authority

PEPs & Sanctions

HKMA Urges Firms to Enhance Sanctions Screening Systems, Adopt AI

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

Thematic review found systems generally meet expectations. HKMA has highlighted good practices in governance, testing, and technology.

Stablecoins

HSBC, StanChart Tipped to Win Hong Kong Stablecoin Licences

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

Standard Chartered has participated in the HKMA sandbox for stablecoin issuers, but HSBC's inclusion is seen as noteworthy as it did not.

Tokenisation

HKMA Directs Banks to Conduct Strategic Reviews for Tokenisation Era

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

Top HKMA officials set out expectations for banks to adapt their business models for emerging digital technologies like DLT.

Sustainable Finance

AoF Offers Strategic Recommendations to Bolster Hong Kong as Family Office Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

A new report details policy recommendations to attract global family offices by boosting philanthropy, impact investing, and risk management frameworks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Urges Industry Action Amid 40pc Surge in Investment Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

Regulator reveals that a 24/7 payment-freeze mechanism has intercepted over 50 percent of targeted criminal funds, calling for greater industry cooperation.

Sustainable Finance

HKMC Boosts Reverse Mortgage Payouts, Launches Green Property Incentive

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

HKMC is increasing reverse mortgage payouts funded by a social bond, and offering cash incentives for mortgages on green-rated properties.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Directs Banks to Develop Strategic Plans for DLT, AI Adoption

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

HKMA has given lenders six months to devise board-approved strategic plans for adapting to new technologies.

Tokenisation

Visa, ANZ and Fidelity Pilot Tokenised Cross-Border Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

Consortium of financial institutions tests atomic settlement for tokenised funds using e-HKD under the HKMA programme.

Credit Risk

Chinese Regulators Probe Mideast Risk as Banks Cut Exposure

By Editors | 09/03/2026

Hong Kong and mainland authorities are ordering risk reviews as financial firms halt loans, trim bond holdings, and cease some trading in the region.