Hong Kong

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Explores e-CNY Upgrades as Pilot Reaches 80,000 Wallets

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

Authorities are considering raising transaction limits and expanding use cases for the digital yuan as the cross-border pilot shows steady growth.

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Enhance Tax Reporting Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The proposed amendments introduce mandatory registration for financial institutions, stricter record-keeping, and higher penalties in response to an OECD review.

GBA Officials Hold Inaugural Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

Regulators from Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Shenzhen met to discuss banking, insurance, AI oversight, and consumer protection.

Fintech / Regtech

China, Hong Kong FIs Grapple With AI Governance Gap - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

New report finds financial institutions are struggling to match AI ambitions with robust governance, facing key regulatory and organisational hurdles.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Permits MPF Investment in Active ETFs with 10pc Cap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The move gives pension funds access to a growing asset class, but with strict guardrails to manage risk for members.

Enforcement

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban, HKD 17.4M Fine for Fund Misconduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

A former investment analyst funnelled millions from a fund to a personal company through undisclosed, unsecured loans, prompting a lifetime exclusion.

Market Infrastructure

China Officials Detail Opening-Up Plans at Key Policy Forum

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

At the China Development Forum, officials outlined plans for capital account liberalisation, an active fiscal policy, and a greater role for Hong Kong as a green finance hub.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Consults on New Capital Add-on for Interest Rate Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

The new rules introduce a two-tiered supervisory approach, including a mandatory capital add-on for authorised institutions exceeding a 15 percent threshold.

Fintech / Regtech

FIs Remain Wary of AI as They Move to Modernise Reg Reporting

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 23/03/2026

Despite a regulatory push to modernise, financial institutions are hesitant to use AI in reporting due to accuracy and validation concerns.